by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 16, 2023 | Asia, ASEAN, Economy, Indonesia, News
Multilateral talks in the United States on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) have failed to produce an agreement on trade. Experts see this as a setback for Asians to gain greater access to the US market for products, including critical minerals. Coordinating...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 11, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Travel, Vietnam
Thailand has set new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam to promote legal employment. The new visa fee is 500 Thai baht or THB (14 USD), down from 2,000 THB ( 55 USD). The fee for applying for a temporary...
by VF | Nov 1, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Culture, Finland, Lifestyle, Research, Southeast Asia, Visions
A new book based on extensive survey data compares individualism and collectivism in Europe and Asia. A Critical Evaluation of Individualism, Collectivism and Collective Action aims to develop a deeper understanding concerning trade unionism, the level of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 16, 2023 | ASEAN, Indonesia, News, Southeast Asia
The Indonesian flag tops the list of flags most misidentified, with 88% unable to recognize it. The flag’s red and white colors have led almost one in four to believe it is Poland’s flag, a Travelbag survey reveals. The Canadian flag is the most...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 12, 2023 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, Malaysia, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
Asian countries dominate the new “Best Countries for Starting a Business in 2023” report. All top three are Asian, and six out of ten best are from the continent. The best Southeast Asian country on the list is Thailand, placed second. More than 17,000 people...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 10, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Environment, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
The Mekong River Commission has released its 2022 Annual Report, which chronicles tangible improvements across the Mekong River Basin, achieved through the joint efforts and “water diplomacy” of Member Countries Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, and their...
