by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 18, 2024 | ASEAN, Environment, News, Reports, Southeast Asia
A new study shows Southeast Asians feel more prepared than most in the face of disaster. In response to survey questions, people from South-East Asia scored highly in preparedness, household planning and feelings of agency when it came to disasters. Roughly two-thirds...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 18, 2024 | Indonesia, News, Society
Citizens across the Indonesian archipelago celebrated the 79th year of Indonesian independence on Saturday, including those who turned to creative ways to mark the occasion. At the same time, the spotlight shone on the first Independence Day ceremony in he new capital...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 18, 2024 | Cambodia, Business, News
The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have introduced new regulations to enhance responsible business practices and consumer protection. The new rules are designed to promote a sustainable and ethical financial...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 17, 2024 | Entertainment, Economy, Korea, News
K-pop is struggling with a loss of growth, with Hybe taking the hardest hit. Hybe, home to K-pop superstars BTS, saw its shares plunge 4.56% last Wednesday, closing at 120 USD, the lowest since December 2022. This marked the fourth consecutive day of declines, with...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 16, 2024 | Thailand, News, Society
Thailand’s House of Representatives have elected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country’s new prime minister. The governing coalition led by Pheu Thai agreed to support Ms Paetongtarn’s bid for premiership on the eve of the parliamentary vote....
