Day: July 1, 2023

Thailand’s economy picks up in May

Thailand’s economy in May improved from the previous month as tourism gathered momentum and private consumption increased while exports remained weak, according to the central bank.The Bank of Thailand (BOT) expects economic growth at 3.6% this year a…

Shinhan Bank, BC Card to upgrade Vietnam’s card payment system

The Shinhan Bank of the Republic of Korea announced on June 30 that its subsidiary in Vietnam has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BC Card – a subsidiary of KT Group – to enhance the credit card payment system in Vietnam.The bank expect…

Japanese expert lauds Vietnam’s “bamboo diplomacy”

Professor Go Ito from Japan’s Meiji University has emphasised flexibility in Vietnam’s foreign policy in maintaining relations with countries, referring to its “bamboo diplomacy.”The term “bamboo diplomacy” was coined by Party General Secretary Nguyen…

Cambodian People’s Party celebrates 72nd founding anniversary

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) organised a meeting in Phnom Penh on July 1 to celebrate its 72nd founding anniversary (June 28).The event, which brought together more than 70,000 party members and officials, and the public, was co-chaired by CPP P…