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Thai economy likely to lose over 12 billion USD due to lockdown extension

04 tháng 08. 2021

The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) estimates that extending the lockdown period and expanding the "dark red zone" to 29 out of 77 provinces nationwide will cost the economy about 300-400 billion baht (9.1-12.1 billion USD) due to the stagnation of economic activities.

Trade upgrade is key to US engagement with ASEAN

02 tháng 08. 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to attend several virtual meetings with officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from Monday to Friday, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a senior state department official.

Vietnam ranks third in logistics performance index in ASEAN

02 tháng 08. 2021

Vietnam ranks 39th among 160 countries and territories, and third in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in logistics performance index (LPI), heard a workshop held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on July 30.

ASEAN startups surpass pre-COVID total funding deal values

02 tháng 08. 2021

This year is shaping up to be a bumper year for startups in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations looking to raise funds, as deal values skyrocket to a high not seen even in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, defying a health crisis that has dragged the world into a slump.

Asean-China trade surges 85 times in 30 years; China remain region's largest trading partner for 12 years

02 tháng 08. 2021

Trade between China and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) has skyrocketed by 85 times since the two sides established their dialogue relations 30 years ago, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.

Cambodia, Russia in investment vow

02 tháng 08. 2021

Cambodia and Russia have pledged to explore ways to encourage and promote joint investment projects between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Cambodia-South Korea trade almost $452M in first half of 2021

02 tháng 08. 2021

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea in the first half of 2021 was valued at $451.98 million, up by 6.7 per cent year-on-year from $423.51 million, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association (Kita).

Thailand boosts ASEAN cooperation for comprehensive post-pandemic recovery

02 tháng 08. 2021

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai will attend the 54th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and Related Meetings on August 2-7 via videoconference.