by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 16, 2023 | ASEAN, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Technology
Video-sharing app TikTok will invest “billions of dollars” in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia over the next few years as it seeks to expand its functions beyond entertainment in its quest to become a relevant business tool in the region....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 14, 2023 | ASEAN, Environment, Southeast Asia
Countries across Asia have been hit by another round of extreme heat that has set seasonal temperature records throughout the region. After heat waves struck large parts of the continent in April, temperatures spiked again late last month, normally the start of the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 17, 2023 | ASEAN, Southeast Asia, Technology
ASEAN leaders have agreed to improve the development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the region with the hope of one day serving the rest of the world as well. ASEAN is committed to supporting the adoption of EVs in each member state. This includes creating a...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 1, 2023 | ASEAN, Business, Southeast Asia, Technology, Visions
Southeast Asian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to spend an additional US$130 billion to digitalize their business activities over the next three years, according to a recent white paper by TDCX. This is a substantial increase from US$78 billion on...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 22, 2023 | Cambodia, ASEAN, Business, Environment, News, Southeast Asia
The Construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and Yunnan Air investment Cambodia Airport management confirm the flight trials at the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport will start by mid-May. According to the officials, the construction of the Siem...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 16, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, Laos, News, Southeast Asia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Laos’ economy will grow by 4% this year and in 2024. This is mainly due to China reopening its borders and removing travel restrictions, according to the IMF’s April economic outlook. “The reopening and growth...
