by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 18, 2024 | ASEAN, Climate, Lifestyle, News, Reports, Southeast Asia, Weather
In Southeast Asia, the proportion of those who see climate change as a serious and immediate threat has dropped to 42.5% in 2024, according to the latest Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. This is down from 49.4% in 2023, 45.8%...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 17, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Economy, News, Southeast Asia, Trade
Trading among ASEAN countries has increased significantly since the ASEAN Free Trade Area was established in 1992. The value of inter-ASEAN trade reached US$759 billion in 2023, accounting for 21.5% of the total trade value by the member countries. Laos’ Minister of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 17, 2024 | News, Business, Finland, Sustainability, Trade, Vietnam
The Vietnamese Embassy in Finland, in cooperation with the Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association and the Hai Phong City People’s Committee, organized an event to promote investment, trade, and business connections in Helsinki on 9 September. The Vice President...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 16, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Economy, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Society
Vietnam’s beer production fell by 4% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2024 as breweries struggled with declining profits. Nguyen Van Viet, chairman of the Vietnam Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Association, says the industry is suffering from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 16, 2024 | News, Climate, Environment, Thailand, Weather
The Mekong River burst its banks on Sunday morning, flooding Thailand’s Muang district of Nong Khai province. The floodwaters on the bloated river continue to flow downstream to Bueng Kan and Mukdahan provinces, originating mainly from the Sai River that flowed...
