by Vision Finland | Apr 28, 2026 | ASEAN
Bali is transitioning from an informal, tourism-centric economy to a more structured and diversified investment destination. This evolution, driven by national policy and infrastructure focus, signals a shift towards higher-value economic activities and a more...
by Vision Finland | Apr 28, 2026 | ASEAN
NordCham Philippines has established a Sustainability Committee, creating a dedicated forum for Nordic and Philippine enterprises. This initiative aims to drive corporate sustainability practices and influence policy development within the Philippines, reflecting a...
by Vision Finland | Apr 23, 2026 | ASEAN, Business, Economy, Singapore
A recent survey indicates that Singaporeans anticipate rising inflation over the coming year, primarily driven by global trade policies and escalating fuel prices. This sentiment, despite a marginal dip in short-term headline inflation expectations, underscores...
by Antti Rahikainen | Jan 16, 2026 | Editors Choice, AI, ASEAN, Asia, Economy, Innovation, Investment, Southeast Asia
The gavel has passed. As of late 2025, the Philippines has officially assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Malaysia, marking a distinct shift in the region’s focus for 2026. Nordic Business Perspective For Nordic businesses, this transition signals a move from...
by Jukka-Pekka Karppanen | Dec 22, 2025 | Editors Choice, AI, ASEAN, Business, Digitalization, Innovation, Technology
In Southeast Asia’s megacities, every new flyover, flood barrier, or railway line is a bet worth billions. Increasingly, those bets are not made on gut feel alone. Cities test these plans first in a digital twin, a virtual copy of the city that lets planners...
by Jukka-Pekka Karppanen | Dec 16, 2025 | Editors Choice, ASEAN, Digitalization, Education, Finland, Innovation
Adlercreutz’s Slow Magic for ASEAN EdTech Markets When Finland’s Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz implemented a nationwide ban on mobile phones in schools last August 2025, some critics viewed it as regressive. However, within weeks, reports...
