Travel retail: China wants South-East Asia to become a visa-free zone

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An article by Morgane Monteiro and Sophie Baqué

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1 March 2024 à 16h28

Updated on 4 March 2024 à 21h06

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Publication: 1 March 2024 à 16h28, Updated on 4 March 2024 à 21h06

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An article by Morgane Monteiro and Sophie Baqué

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1 March 2024 à 16h28

Updated on 4 March 2024 à 21h06

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Publication: 1 March 2024 à 16h28, Updated on 4 March 2024 à 21h06

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China is stepping up the number of agreements with neighboring countries, to relax or even lift visa policies. Since March 1, 2024, citizens of China and Thailand can travel to the other country for up to 30 days with a passport as visas are not required anymore. For Beijing, this new agreement follows that in Singapore (on January 25, 2024) and Malaysia. These measures are expected to help economies of South East Asia, as well as boosting business for retail travel players such as...

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Journaliste économique pour mind Retail depuis 2024, j’analyse la transformation digitale du commerce.

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