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Thailand mulls extending welfare benefits to freelancers

Thailand mulls extending welfare benefits to freelancers

The Thai Government is considering granting freelance workers the same welfare benefits as those registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), given that they pay income taxes.
Fewer Thai citizens register to receive $300 digital wallet handout than anticipated

Fewer Thai citizens register to receive $300 digital wallet handout than anticipated

Southeast Asia's second largest economy expects less than 40 million to join handout scheme

Southeast Asia's second largest economy expects less than 40 million to join handout scheme

Businesses, experts optimistic about economic recovery

Businesses, experts optimistic about economic recovery

The fastest first-quarter GDP growth in four years and a revival in orders have come as a shot in the arm for businesses after a challenging 2023.
April 5, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
Agro-forestry-fishery exports to hit $55B: ministry

Agro-forestry-fishery exports to hit $55B: ministry

Agro-forestry-fishery exports can achieve the US$54-55 billion target set by the Prime Minister for this year, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said.
April 3, 2024 | 11:43 pm PT
Central bank ready for market intervention to stabilize exchange rates: official

Central bank ready for market intervention to stabilize exchange rates: official

With over US$100 billion in foreign exchange reserves, the State Bank of Vietnam is ready to intervene if necessary to keep exchange rates steady, its deputy governor said.
April 3, 2024 | 08:43 pm PT
Two scenarios for GDP growth this year: planning ministry

Two scenarios for GDP growth this year: planning ministry

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has said what needs to be done from here on to achieve GDP growth of 6% and 6.5%, the target range for 2024.
April 3, 2024 | 06:37 pm PT
Thai economy shrinks, adds to rate cut case amid central bank and PM feud

Thai economy shrinks, adds to rate cut case amid central bank and PM feud

Thailand's economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter of 2023 and policymakers downgraded the outlook for this year, adding to pressure on the central bank to give in to the prime minister's demands for a rate cut.
February 19, 2024 | 02:23 am PT
Vietnam navigates economic headwinds in 2023: PM

Vietnam navigates economic headwinds in 2023: PM

Vietnam’s economy overcame headwinds in 2023 to achieve strong growth compared to other countries in the region, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
January 5, 2024 | 05:28 am PT
China's economic conditions to improve in 2024: officials

China's economic conditions to improve in 2024: officials

China's economy is expected to see more favourable conditions and more opportunities than challenges in 2024, state media said citing officials of the Chinese Communist Party's finance and economy office.
December 18, 2023 | 01:51 am PT
Philippines eyes constitutional amendments to ease economic restrictions

Philippines eyes constitutional amendments to ease economic restrictions

Philippine lawmakers are considering efforts to amend the country's constitution to ease restrictive provisions on economic ownership, a top congressional leader said on Monday.
December 11, 2023 | 12:04 am PT
Vietnam most appealing investment destination: US semiconductor industry

Vietnam most appealing investment destination: US semiconductor industry

Vietnam is the most attractive destination for American chipmakers, John Neffeur, president of the country’s Semiconductor Industry Association, told Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
December 7, 2023 | 08:10 pm PT
Economy confronts three key challenges as year-end nears: ministry

Economy confronts three key challenges as year-end nears: ministry

Obstacles in international trade, capital flow and administrative procedures still remain in the economy, said the Ministry of Planning and Investment at the monthly government meeting on Wednesday.
December 6, 2023 | 06:52 am PT
Vietnam's Japanese ODA tops $674M

Vietnam's Japanese ODA tops $674M

Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Vietnam could top JPY100 billion (US$674 million) this fiscal year for the first time since 2017, according to a joint statement.
November 28, 2023 | 03:54 pm PT
Local authorities should foster night-time economy: PM

Local authorities should foster night-time economy: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on local authorities around the country to develop the night-time economy.
November 15, 2023 | 11:59 pm PT
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