Tag: Asia
China-Indonesia $10bn Deals: Economic Partnership Boost
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they signed business agreements totaling more than $10 billion. This marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the...
Boosting Soft Power at Shanghai Expo: Strategies and Initiatives for Success
Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to promote Thai soft power. The event, which featured 172 countries and regions, aimed to enhance global...
Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update
Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next three years, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul....
Preserving Indonesia’s Indigenous Dialect with Korean Alphabet
In a secluded village in Indonesia, a teacher named Abidin is using the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, to transcribe and preserve the endangered Cia-Cia dialect. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that this...
Baht Reaches 3-Month Low, Boosting Exports
The baht has reached a three-month low against the dollar, but Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul believes this is beneficial for exports. He mentioned that the baht's depreciation is advantageous for trade and is...
Accelerating AI Adoption in Thailand with IBM
IBM Thailand is striving to propel Thai organizations into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by addressing barriers to adoption. Anothai Wettayakorn, the country general manager of IBM Thailand, has set a goal to...
Thai Deputy PM Advocates for Deal with Cambodia
The government reiterated that the 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia is in Thailand's best interests and that Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in Trat province. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assured...
Changi Airport Fee Hike to Fund Upgrades and Improvements
Changi Airport in Singapore has announced plans to increase fees for passengers and airlines in order to fund a $2.3 billion upgrade of its terminals. The fee hike, which will be implemented gradually between...
Thailand Sending 800 Workers to Israel Amid Conflict
The Department of Employment in Thailand has decided to send 800 workers to Israel this month despite the ongoing conflict in the region. The decision comes as many Thais are still interested in working...
















