by Teuvo Tuomi | May 5, 2023 | Bangkok, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Thailand
‘The world’s smelliest fruit’ durian has now been banned from Bangkok buses. The decision is based on a directive issued by the Transport Ministry in 2014 to ensure peace and order on public transport. The announcement says the 2014 directive prohibits passengers from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 4, 2023 | Vietnam, Economy, Food & Drinks
The consumer price index (CPI) in April decreased by 0.34% month-on-month, but increased by 2.81% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). In the first four months of this year, the index rose by 3.84% year-on-year, mainly due to increases in...
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 30, 2023 | Asia, Environment, Southeast Asia
Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 provides an analysis of progress on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets in the region. The report shows national achievements and effective policies to accelerate progress. The region’s overall...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 26, 2023 | Business, Indonesia, Visions
Indonesia’s Positive Investment List allows foreign investment in over 200 business sectors, including transportation, energy, and telecommunication. Foreign investors can fully own a business in these sectors unless subject to specific limitations. The positive...
