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NARATHIWAT (NNT) - As part of efforts to increase the government’s soft power projection and help stabilize the deep South, Acting Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon presided over a meeting to consider the approval of 11 government projects in the region. The gathering took place as part of the acting premier’s recent tour of Narathiwat province, where he was due to inspect flood-ravaged districts before meeting with the Committee on Development Strategy in the Deep South. Gen Prawit said that with the committee’s assistance and the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center, the projects aim to improve the quality of life of all residents while greatly contributing to Thailand’s regional soft power campaign. During the tour, the acting prime minister also visited the Princess of Naradhiwas University, where he observed an exhibition on Thai-Malaysian trade highlighting the region’s numerous cultural characteristics. Later, Gen Prawit attended a meeting with a group of agriculturists and business representatives to discuss uneven electricity supply, particularly during droughts. During the discussion, he vowed that the issue would be addressed by related agencies as quickly as possible. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220920161203359 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Democrat MP to propose draft amendments for Cannabis and Hemp Act PHOTO: Bangkokbiznews Democrat MP Satit Wongnongtoey on Tuesday, September 20th, is preparing to propose amendments to the Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act, following the drafting committee’s request for political parties’ opinions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272418-democrat-mp-to-propose-draft-amendments-for-cannabis-and-hemp-act/

PHOTO: Bangkokbiznews Democrat MP Satit Wongnongtoey on Tuesday, September 20th, is preparing to propose amendments to the Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act, following the drafting committee’s request for political parties’ opinions. The Trang MP told the Associated Press that he would submit the suggestion for the draft act after the drafting committee had sent a letter to several political parties to ask for their amendment opinions to improve the draft bill before being further discussed in the upcoming committee meeting on October 3rd. Satit stated that he would like the committee to consider amending the draft bill definitions and plantation licensing systems as well as clearly indicating the number of cannabis and hemp plants allowed for homegrowing in each household, the ministry’s power, and legally opening authorized distribution channels for cannabis, its extracts, smoking equipment, etc. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/20/democrat-mp-to-propose-draft-amendments-for-cannabis-and-hemp-act-drafting-committees-consideration-prior-to-its-next-meeting-in-october/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Vegetable prices soaring due to shortage PHOTO: Naewna Vegetable prices are soaring due to product shortages and will possibly increase again during this year’s vegetarian festival in October. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272416-vegetable-prices-soaring-due-to-shortage/

PHOTO: Naewna Vegetable prices are soaring due to product shortages and will possibly increase again during this year’s vegetarian festival in October. Local reporters reported on Tuesday, September 20th, that the price of all vegetables sold in Trang’s Ta Klang Market has risen by 10 baht per kilogram or even higher on vegetables that are currently in demand. According to local vendors, the price is expected to continuously increase daily. Vendor Jeab told the reporters that during this year’s vegetarian festival, all vegetables are becoming more expensive, especially coriander, celeries, spring onions, cucumbers, beans, and other kinds of leafy vegetables, because there is not enough to meet the market demand due to the weather conditions in many areas across the country. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/20/vegetable-prices-soaring-due-to-shortage-expected-to-gradually-increase-during-vegetarian-festival-in-october/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Sugary Drink Tax Hike Postponed BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – The cabinet resolved to delay a third-phase increase in the sugary drink tax for six months to avoid worsening financial burdens on people. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272415-sugary-drink-tax-hike-postponed/

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – The cabinet resolved to delay a third-phase increase in the sugary drink tax for six months to avoid worsening financial burdens on people. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said the tax hike would be postponed from Oct 1 this year to March 31 next year to curb the cost of living. Otherwise, the private sector would pass the bigger tax burden on to consumers. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1021503 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

“Impact NOW” Brings Sustainable Thai Innovations to a Global Audience The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (MFA), in partnership with the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) (NIA) and British Council Thailand, has organized “Impact NOW,” a sustainable enterprise showcase and multi-chamber networking event on September 14th, 2022 at the Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok. Find Folk, a sustainable destination management consultancy, took home the inaugural Impact NOW “Best in Show” Award 2022. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272414-“impact-now”-brings-sustainable-thai-innovations-to-a-global-audience/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (MFA), in partnership with the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) (NIA) and British Council Thailand, has organized “Impact NOW,” a sustainable enterprise showcase and multi-chamber networking event on September 14th, 2022 at the Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok. Find Folk, a sustainable destination management consultancy, took home the inaugural Impact NOW “Best in Show” Award 2022. The MFA created the Impact NOW event to connect Thailand’s sustainable enterprises and the wider social impact ecosystem to the foreign business community. The event saw over 180 attendees, consisting of members of 14 foreign chambers of commerce & trade associations, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives from the Thai government. Spotlighting social entrepreneurship in Thailand Clockwise from top left: Mr. Sappawat Kantamara (Strategic Marketing and Sustainability Manager, Find Folk), Ms. Suthasiny Sudprasert (Co-CEO & Co-founder, Happy Grocers), Mr. Amorpol Huvanandana (CEO & Co-founder, moreloop), and Ms. Methawee Thatsanasateankit (CEO, Vulcan Coalition). Impact NOW featured four sustainable enterprises—Find Folk, Happy Grocers, moreloop, and Vulcan Coalition—shortlisted from candidates who participated in grant programs and pitching contests organized by the NIA. The four companies were invited to showcase their sustainable business models through the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Attendees then voted for one enterprise to receive the Impact NOW “Best in Show” Award 2022, recognizing the company that best exemplified the change they want to see in Thailand. From left to right: Mr. Satha Vanalabhpatana (Director, Corporate Strategy and Risk Management, AMATA Corporation PLC), Mr. Tanee Sangrat (Director-General, Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Mr. Sappawat Kantamara (Strategic Marketing and Sustainability Manager, Find Folk), and Mr. Jakkapong Chinkrathok (CEO & Founder, Find Folk). Find Folk’s Strategic Marketing and Sustainability Manager Mr. Sappawat Kantamara said his team is very grateful for having been voted for the award and that Find Folk is dedicated to its ambition of realizing sustainability on every platform and in every action. Crises fuel sustainability development efforts As the world lurches from crisis to crisis, sustainable, resilient development is very much on the mind of global leaders and policymakers. Impact NOW comes on the heels of the Global South-South Development Expo 2022 held from September 12th–14th, 2022 at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok. The event was also organized during Thailand’s host year for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which the country has used to advocate its Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model, which is reportedly gaining traction among APEC member economies, especially those that see similar applications in their respective agricultural sectors. Front row: Mr. Satha Vanalabhpatana (Director, Corporate Strategy and Risk Management, AMATA Corporation PLC), Dr. Georg Weingartner (Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Austria in Thailand), Ms. Alina Gäumann (Deputy Head of the Political and Economic Section, Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand), Ms. Helga Stellmacher (Country Director, British Council Thailand), Dr. Vilawan Mangklatanakul (Deputy Permanent Secretary, MFA), Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana (Executive Director, NIA), ML Radeethep Devakula (Director of Protocol & International Affairs, ThaiBev PLC), Mr. Alan McCabe (Investment Consultant, AMATA Corporation PLC), Mr. Pawel Mokrzycki (Attaché, Embassy of Poland in Thailand). Second row: Mr. Casper Sermsuksan (Executive Vice President, Global & Strategy, Thai Startup Trade Association), Ms. Chayaporn Kumtean (Wine & Spirits Manager, BB&B Co., Ltd.), Mr. Viboon Supakarapongkul (Vice Chairman, Thai Chamber of Commerce), and Mr. Robert Woodrich (Co-founder & CEO, PAPER & PAGE (Thailand) Co., Ltd.). Referring to the sustainable enterprises featured at Impact NOW, MFA Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Vilawan Mangkalatanakul said, “They put policy aspirations into practice. Policies like the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, and the Bio-Circular-Green, or BCG Economy Model that we are advancing as APEC host economy this year.” The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) produced an SDG Investor Map for Thailand in July this year in partnership with the Securities Exchange Commission of Thailand and the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP). The SDG Investor Map for Thailand identifies investment opportunity areas ideal for impact investment. Several members of the diplomatic corps in attendance praised the goals of the event. “It is very, very important to support any event that focuses on SDGs,” said Dr. Georg Weingartner, Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of Austria in Thailand. “I was very impressed today when I saw the presentations of the companies, of the startups; I was also very impressed with the solutions they could offer.” Source: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/business-investment/impact-now-brings-sustainable-thai-innovations-to-a-global-audience/ -- © Copyright THAILAND NOW 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thailand and Shopee Ink Deal to Bring More Thai Sellers Online BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote transboundary online trade among Thailand’s small enterprises. The initiative aims to add at least 300 million baht to the economy within 3 years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272412-thailand-and-shopee-ink-deal-to-bring-more-thai-sellers-online/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote transboundary online trade among Thailand’s small enterprises. The initiative aims to add at least 300 million baht to the economy within 3 years. Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai presided over the agreement signed between the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Shopee Thailand Co, Ltd. The MOU will promote transboundary trade by leveraging the DITP’s online “TOPTHAI” Store program, which will be launched on leading online platforms in target markets. The program is expected to help strengthen confidence in Thai products and improve exports. Sinit said TOPTHAI Store will open on the Shopee Thailand platform and participating sellers will receive digital skills training so they can sustainably implement sales practices. The entrepreneurial stores will be promoted and campaigns to stimulate demand conducted, including but not limited to discount coupon offers and free delivery offers. Shopee will also support entrepreneurs in creating online stores abroad, handling merchandise and stocks, chats with customers, and export operations. Initially, Thai sellers will receive orders from customers in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. A target has been set to bring 50,000 predominantly small sellers to the Shopee platform in order to generate 300 million baht of sales within three years. The TOPTHAI Store is now available on seven leading online trade platforms. These include bigbasket.com in India, Tmall in China, Amazon in the US, PChome Thai in Taiwan, Klangthai in Cambodia, and Blibli in Indonesia. The store has already generated a total of 505 million baht in sales, leveraging Thai products lines that were specifically selected by government agencies for their quality. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220920154013331 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

DSI Seizes Cars Stolen From UK BANGKOK (NNT) - Operation “Titanium” – a coordinated effort by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to bust a network that imports stolen luxury cars from the United Kingdom – has so far succeeded in reclaiming 26 stolen vehicles, with nine more yet to be recovered. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272411-dsi-seizes-cars-stolen-from-uk/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Operation “Titanium” – a coordinated effort by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to bust a network that imports stolen luxury cars from the United Kingdom – has so far succeeded in reclaiming 26 stolen vehicles, with nine more yet to be recovered. The operation was initiated in response to a 2017 request from the British embassy for Thai authorities to track down 35 luxury cars stolen from the UK and illegally imported into Thailand. The DSI accepted the case in 2018. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin and DSI Director-General Triyarith Temahivong said the 35 vehicles were brought into Thailand between July 2016 and March 2017. All of the cars were imported using forged documents by a sole importing firm that sold all of them to imported auto showrooms run by network companies. Officials were able to track down 26 of the vehicles whose owners were unaware they were stolen and subsequently relinquished the cars to authorities. The owners are now being treated as witnesses. The owners of the remaining nine vehicles have meanwhile refused to hand them over and will be prosecuted for accepting stolen goods. Authorities said the showrooms that sold the cars would also be prosecuted if found culpable, as will the importer for declaring falsified import tax records and importing stolen cars. Efforts are currently underway to return the stolen cars to their original owners. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220920151055314 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

USTDA Helps Thailand Design Smart Cities BANGKOK (NNT) - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USDA) has awarded a technical assistance grant to Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) to advance the development of smart city projects and critical information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for Phuket. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272410-ustda-helps-thailand-design-smart-cities/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USDA) has awarded a technical assistance grant to Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) to advance the development of smart city projects and critical information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for Phuket. USTDA Director Enoh T. Ebong said, “Thailand has an ambitious smart cities agenda, and USTDA is proud to partner with DEPA and the Phuket Provincial Government to achieve their goals.” He added, “By helping Phuket deploy these innovative and cutting-edge solutions, we will have a positive impact on the lives of the Thai people and millions of international tourists who visit each year. Our work will also help create opportunities for U.S. companies to supply the kinds of technologies and services that meet Phuket’s specific needs.” According to the U.S. Embassy in Thailand, the USTDA assistance will help develop technical requirements and a detailed strategy for the buildout of the Phuket Smart City Data Platform - a tool that leverages data and technology innovations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of city management and citizen services. The assistance will facilitate the upgrade of Phuket’s integrated operations center capabilities and core ICT infrastructure, including traffic control and emergency communications systems, fiber optic networks, data servers, cloud migration, cybersecurity and 5G development. Gwendolyn J. Cardno, Charg? d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, said, “This project is a great example of how the U.S.-Thai partnership can stimulate a vibrant digital economy and provide direct benefits for Thais, while contributing to Thailand’s efforts to build a greener, smarter, and higher-value tourism sector.” She also said, “With the United States as a partner, Thailand can benefit from decades of American innovation and thrive in this era of digital transformation.” Dr Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, DEPA President and Chief Executive Officer, added: “Working closely with DEPA, Phuket has been proactive in adopting purposeful technological solutions to improve the well-being and economic viability of its citizens and visitors. Thanks to the strong support of both USTDA and the Phuket Provincial Government, we are confident that this technical assistance will lead to a long-term citizen-centric digital transformation and strengthen ties among all parties involved.” Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220920101947198 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Three adult suspects who reportedly beat 14-year-old boy to death go through re-enactment in Chonburi The three adult suspects who reportedly stomped a 14-year-old boy to his death over a theft accusation went through a reenactment today, September 19th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272232-police-search-for-teenagers-who-reportedly-beat-14-year-old-boy-to-death-over-theft-accusations-in-banglamung/?do=findComment&comment=17615260

Three adult suspects who reportedly beat 14-year-old boy to death go through re-enactment in Chonburi The three adult suspects who reportedly stomped a 14-year-old boy to his death over a theft accusation went through a reenactment today, September 19th. The three suspects including Patcharaphon “Peach” Khingklai (21), Natpong “Nut” Chumyen (26), and Kritsada “Paep” Ngentoum (22) reenacted the fatal assault against a 14-year-old boy at an abandoned house on Soi Hua Nong Bon in the Huai Yai subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi, at 1 pm today amid a crowd of Thai media including The Pattaya News. Peach, a 21-year-old suspect, reportedly confessed to being the ringleader in the assault, saying that he tried to get the boy to tell his group about the location of alleged stolen valuables, gold and about 3000 baht, or 100 USD. The suspects claimed that the boy eventually told them, so they took him on a bike to the first place, which was the deceased boy’s uncle’s house. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/19/update-three-adult-suspects-who-reportedly-beat-14-year-old-boy-to-deaty-go-through-re-enactment-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thailand decreases Monkeypox surveillance level after average of only two infections a month were found Thailand has lowered its level of Monkeypox surveillance after the average patient rate has decreased to two patients per month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272324-thailand-decreases-monkeypox-surveillance-level-after-average-of-only-two-infections-a-month-were-found/

Thailand has lowered its level of Monkeypox surveillance after the average patient rate has decreased to two patients per month. Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, revealed on Monday, September 19th, that the Public Health Ministry had established an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) following the WHO’s announcement, declaring Monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and the EOC had been monitoring the Monkeypox cases in Thailand since. According to the global surveillance of Monkeypox, new infections around the world is decreasing significantly, from the highest in August of about 1,000 cases per day to an average of 580 per day in September. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/19/thailand-decreases-monkeypox-surveillance-level-after-average-of-only-two-infections-a-month-were-found/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Medical staffs sign their names to demand to immediately shut down liberalization of marijuana use A total of 1,363 medical doctors and staff on Monday, September 19th, have signed their names to demand the Ministry of Health to immediately shut down the liberalization of marijuana use in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272317-medical-staffs-sign-their-names-to-demand-to-immediately-shut-down-liberalization-of-marijuana-use/

A total of 1,363 medical doctors and staff on Monday, September 19th, have signed their names to demand the Ministry of Health to immediately shut down the liberalization of marijuana use in Thailand. The petition was signed following the Public Health Ministry’s announcement of decriminalizing cannabis and hemp from the Category 5 of narcotic drugs but no policy or law enforcement guidelines implemented to control the use of marijuana comprehensively and safely, making Thailand what they call the most free marijuana country in the world for more than 3 months. The statement reads: “This results in the widespread use of recreational marijuana in the community, leading to free access to cannabis use by children, teenagers, and vulnerable groups, which absolutely goes against the purposes for the cannabis legalization as claimed by the government.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/19/more-than-a-thousand-medical-staff-sign-their-names-to-demand-thai-government-to-immediately-shut-down-liberalization-of-marijuana-use-make-the-drug-a-narcotic-again/?sfw=pass1663589002 -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai Ambassador to Attend Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai ambassador to the United Kingdom will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the representative of Thailand, according to the Foreign Ministry. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272316-thai-ambassador-to-attend-funeral-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/

BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai ambassador to the United Kingdom will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the representative of Thailand, according to the Foreign Ministry. Confirming the attendance, Tanee Sangrat, director-general of the Department of Information and spokesman for the Foreign Ministry, said that Thailand mourned Queen Elizabeth II and shared sorrow for the great loss. For the funeral, Thai ambassador in London Pisanu Suvanajata who was the representative of Thailand in the United Kingdom would attend it as allowed by the UK, Mr Tanee said. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1020838 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

The car carrying the dead body of a woman is parked in front of a police station in HCMC, September 19, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Su A man in Ho Chi Minh City carried his lover's corpse to a police station and turned himself in for murdering her on Monday. Do Tan Loc, 32, drove a car to the police station in District 7 at around 6 a.m. He told officers that he had just murdered his lover, and that her body was in the trunk. Police said the victim was dead, with multiple wounds found on the body. Loc said he lived with his wife and children in District 7, but he had a 30-year-old lover in Tra Vinh Province in the Mekong Delta. On Sunday, he drove his car from HCMC to Tra Vinh to take his lover to a spa. En route, they had a fight because the woman "forced Loc to get divorced." Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-drives-lover-s-corpse-to-police-station-confesses-to-murder-4513141.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-19

National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the Vietnam Socio-economic Forum 2022, September 18, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Hoang Phong National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said Sunday that policies were needed to encourage workers to return to work after the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Speaking at a Vietnam Socio-economic Forum 2022 discussion on ways to support businesses and workers and recover production, Hue said several industries still lacked workers. Jonathan Picus, UNDP Senior Economist in Vietnam, said there were multiple reasons for some workers not returning to the market after the Covid-19 pandemic. Some might have had their health decline after a Covid-19 infection, requiring periods of recovery, especially for older people. Others workers may want to switch jobs or switch to other places for work. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/encourage-workers-to-resume-work-post-covid-na-chairman-urges-4512841.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-19