Vietnam unveils stock market reform plan to achieve 'Emerging Market' status
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
Vietnam accelerates stock market reforms with a 4-phase plan and the launch of the CCP mechanism to attract foreign investors, aiming for 'Emerging Market' status and US$5 billion in fund inflows.
CP AXTRA Hosts ‘AXTRA CG DAY 2025: Good Governance for Sustainable Growth’ to Drive Sustainable Business Through Corporate Governance
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
Bangkok, July 17, 2025 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro - Lotus’s”, reaffirmed its commitment to corporate governance by hosting “AXTRA CG DAY: Good Governance for Sustainable Growth.”
Army bomb disposal team investigates blast site after soldier injured by landmine in Ubon Ratchathani
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
An army bomb disposal team is examining evidence following an explosion in Ubon Ratchathani, with multiple mines discovered in the area. Investigators are unsure if the landmines are old or newly placed.
Police to probe senior monks involved in large-scale fraud, extorting funds for temple construction
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
Thai police investigate senior monks in connection with extorting hundreds of millions for temple projects. The case is unrelated to the ‘Femme Fatale Golf’ scandal but raises concerns over corruption.
Thai Tourism Battles Regional Rivals Amid US Tariff Threats
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
Bangkok's travel industry faces fierce regional competition and looming US import duties as first-half visitor numbers drop, prompting calls for bold government action
Thailand ranks 9th in Global Optimism Index for 2025
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
Despite global challenges, 71% of people worldwide believe 2025 will be better than 2024, according to the Ipsos survey. Thailand ranks 9th, expecting the global economy to improve, while Indonesia leads the world in optimism.