First batch of Covishield delivered to COVAX: Adar Poonawalla calls it historic
Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive vaccines acquired through the United Nations-backed COVAX initiative Adar Poonawalla says SII will continue to be at forefront of fighting the pandemic with affordable and immunogenic vaccines. Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, describes COVAX receiving the first…
Seminar on ‘Business Opportunities in India and Incredible India
Embassy of India, Bangkok organized a seminar on ‘Business Opportunities in India and Incredible India’ on 22 February, 2021 at Nakhonratchasima Province, Thailand. Ms. Alpana Dubey, Deputy Chief of Mission, in her speech, highlighted the strong economic and people-to-people ties between India and Thailand and encouraged the business representatives…
China to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand according to plan
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, China has confirmed that it has approved exports of its COVID-19 vaccines to Thailand. China has registered the vaccines for emergency use and Thailand is also ready to do the same, he added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said…
FTI still hopes to see economic growth at 2.5-2.6%
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) believes Thailand still has a chance to see 2.5-2.6% economic growth this year if the ongoing outbreak ends within March. FTI still hopes to see economic growth at 2.5-2.6% FTI vice-chairman Kriangkrai Tiannukul said food processing should be the first industry the public and…
Exim Bank proposes loan measure to crippled airlines
The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) plans to propose a loan measure to the Finance Ministry early next month to help crippled airlines retain staff. Exim Bank President Pisit Serewiwattana said the proposal aims to beef up liquidity for these airlines by offering financial liquidity through loans. He said…
Candidates can now apply to grow hemp
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow government agencies, private companies, farmers and the public to apply to grow hemp from January 29 after the Public Health Ministry removed the plant species from the category V narcotics list in November. FDA vice Secretary-General Supattra Boonserm said people can apply…