Day: June 15, 2023

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OIC presents award for board game design winner in insurance year 2

Bangkok, June 15- The OIC presents prizes to the winners of the 2nd Year Insurance Board Game Design Project under the concept of Health Insurance : Health Insurance.

Dr. Suthiphon Thaveechaikan, Secretary-General of the Insurance Commission (Secretary-General of the Insurance Commission) said that the 2nd year of the insurance board game innovation contest had brought "Health Insurance: Health Insurance" as a problem. to design a board game Due to the COVID-19 epidemic situation in the past Including Thailand has entered the aging society or Aging Society, causing people to pay more attention to health insurance. In addition, health insurance has been growing continuously. and has a tendency to increase in the future Developing a board game based on a health insurance problem will complement raising awareness. Knowledge and understanding of health insurance for the public to use as a tool to manage financial risks and get the most out of health insurance. in creating stability for life

This year, the contest is divided into 2 groups: a beginner or a Rookie, consisting of students, students or the general public. inexperienced and an expert version or an experienced Pro version.

For the winner of the Rookie category is the young girl Joy Insurance team from the Key of Cursetery game, receiving a prize worth 50,000 baht with a trophy. The winner of the Pro version is Team Vanta studio from the game Such is Life, receiving a prize worth 100,000 baht, a plaque and a certificate.

After this, the OIC will integrate with the Board Game Association. Extend the award-winning work to create insurance learning. Produced in the form of a box set as an insurance board game. To disseminate in the schools under the BMA and those who are interested. To create a correct understanding of insurance – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

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ASEAN, Eurasian Economic Union hold business dialogue

A business dialogue between ASEAN and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was held on June 15 in the framework of the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Russia.

The year 2023 marks the 5th anniversary of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between ASEAN and the EAEU on economic cooperation, as well as the 5th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership.

The ASEAN-EAEU dialogue on June 15 aimed at creating additional impetus to strengthen and diversify cooperation in all areas of the economic and trade agenda, including the circular economy, energy efficiency, industry, food security, logistics, digital technology and tourism.

At the dialogue, speakers all affirmed the great potential of economic cooperation between ASEAN and the EAEU.

Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission Sergey Glazyev said that for the EAEU, ASEAN is the most important partner in terms of the system of agreements. However, the low bilateral trade turnover shows that there are great potential and many development opportunities between the two blocs, and it is necessary to convert these potentials into actual results.

One of the limitations affecting trade exchanges between the two blocs is the issue of payment, he said, proposing making payment in local currency, or by developing gold standard electronic currency. However, Glazyev said that the most important thing is that businesses should get more information and increase understanding of each other.

Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community for 2021-2024 Satwinder Singh suggested three directions to strengthen cooperation between the two blocs, namely energy security, digital technology, and agricultural products and food processing.

Russia’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Evgeny Zagainov said that ASEAN and its member countries have a significant position in the pivot strategy of Russia - the most important member state in the EAEU.

Zagainov said that within the past year, he has joined Russian delegations to Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar to promote trade.

ASEAN is an important market for Russia due to its high economic growth rate, large population, which lead to a large and attractive consumer market, he said, adding that the tourism sector also has a lot of potential for people of both blocs./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

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Hai Phong remains attractive destination for foreign businesses: JETRO

The northern port city of Hai Phong will continue to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, said Vice President Aoyama Shigetoshi of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) on June 15.

Hai Phong is one of the leading localities in attracting investment from Japan, with advantages such as improved infrastructure and business environment, and investment incentives, he said at the Hai Phong-Japan Investment Promotion Conference in Tokyo. The event attracted the participation of over 150 Japanese businesses and investors.

Jointly organised by the Hai Phong city People’s Committee, Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, JETRO and ASEAN-Japan Centre, the conference aimed to introduce the city’s advantages, investment opportunities and incentives for Japanese investors. It also formed part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.

Speaking at the conference, Secretary of the Hai Phong Party Committee Le Tien Chau emphasised that Japan is an important, reliable and strategic partner of Vietnam.

For Hai Phong city, Japan has become one of its important partners in many fields including environment, education and training, health and agriculture, he said, attributing the city's achievements in socio-economic development to significant contributions from the Japanese Government and investors. Hai Phong is home to 151 projects with a total investment capital of 5.23 billion USD. Of which, 44 projects worth 1.5 billion USD are in the Japan-Hai Phong Industrial Zone. Japan ranks second in the number of projects and capital among 42 countries and territories investing in the locality.

The city pledges to continue improving its investment and business environment, focusing on developing infrastructure and industrial parks to welcome investors, Chau affirmed.

Participants also witnessed the signing ceremony of memoranda of understanding between Deep C Industrial Park and Japanese investors TBM and IHI./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

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Thai stocks closed down 3.44 points.

Bangkok 15 Jun- SET closed today at 1,557.71 points, down 3.44 points (-0.22%), trading value 47,156.32 million baht.

The SET closed today at 1,557.71 points, a decrease of 3.44 points (-0.22%), trading value of 47,156.32 million baht. reveals that the Thai stock market is stable today Wait for the outcome of the ECB meeting tonight and the BOJ tomorrow night. while being driven by DELTA stocks to help some After finding foreign capital flows continued to flow out Today's regional market moves in both positive and negative territory. Tomorrow's trend expects the market to swing sideways. Keep the support at 1,550 points and the resistance at 1,565 points.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

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Concerned about Thai health policy Back to supporting e-cigarettes

SorThor. 15 Jun- Discussion Forum with the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization on Tobacco. The head of the WHO Tobacco Convention Bureau is concerned about Thai Pae's health policy. support e-cigarettes Indicates that no one around the world does it If they do, they will become the first nation in the world. Concerned about youth health tax collection section And the freedom to smoke or buy and sell doesn't sound right because freedom must not hurt anyone.

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Health, along with Dr. Adriana Blanco Marquiso, Head of the World Health Organization's Secretariat for the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and Prof. Prakit Vatheesatokkit, M.D., an expert member on the committee. national control of tobacco products Press release to assess the necessity of Thailand's implementation of tobacco consumption control that the overall view of the operation of Thailand is good In the past, the country has issued strategic policies. and legislation or improving the law on tobacco product control Control and protect people's health from harm, harm and the effects of all forms of tobacco products. Ready to support and promote the strength and potential of effective tobacco control operations.

Prof. Dr. Prakit said that for the countries that currently have illegal e-cigarettes, there are 37 countries and 2 jurisdictions, namely Hong Kong and Taiwan, which are all aware of the dangers of smoking that are difficult to control. And if Thailand has a reversal to support e-cigarettes After the establishment of the new government also saw that Thailand would become the only country in the world that used to ban e-cigarettes then returned to support

Dr. Adriana commented that for Thai health direction and policy especially e-cigarettes This may change in the future. After the establishment of a new government Confirm that all countries announced do not support electronic cigarettes. No country returned to support In most cases, if it is clear that there is no support It is considered announced and announced at all, in order to protect youth. Controlling smoking among young people As for the claim about supporting e-cigarettes for tax measures Confirmed that no country is rich from taxing e-cigarettes until there is a substantial income. Health matters need careful thought. because it must take into account the results that will follow as well Proposing and claiming freedom, including smoking and free trade, is wrong. Claiming freedom must not cause trouble to anyone. Or someone has been affected by health.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency