by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 15, 2023 | China, Entertainment, Lifestyle
China’s film market will take the lead in the world by 2025, according to a report released by global auditing and consultancy firm PwC. In 2027, the country’s movie box office revenue could hit 13.2 billion USD, accounting for 27% of the global market,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 14, 2023 | Economy, Food & Drinks, Thailand
Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, deputy dean of Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Fisheries, confirms that El Nino has already arrived in Thailand. The rainy season in Thailand’s North, Northeast, and Central regions usually has two phases. “This year, the first phase has...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 13, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, Southeast Asia, Technology
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are now drafting the ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics, which is expected to be released in early 2024. Singapore, the 2024 rotating chair of the ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting, is leading...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 11, 2023 | Event, Lifestyle, News
World Population Day is an annual event that draws attention to global population issues. Ever since its inaugural day in 1990, World Population Day has been held on 11 July. It is observed by the UNFPA (UN Population Fund) in collaboration with governments and civil...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 9, 2023 | Economy, News, Philippines
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has written off $1.04 billion in land-related debt owed by more than half a million farmers. The “New Agrarian Emancipation Act” waives all property-related debt owed by farmers who had been given land on 30-year payment terms...