by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 23, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Crime, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) are officially banned in the Philippines, according to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. He has instructed the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to wind down and cease the operations of POGOs by the end of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 23, 2024 | ASEAN, Culture, Entertainment, Finland, Lifestyle, Vietnam
The Finnish fireworks team Pyro has reclaimed the championship of the 2024 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) after beating its Chinese rival in the final round in Da Nang. The Finnish team used about 10,000 firecrackers, double that of its Chinese...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 22, 2024 | Asia, Economy, Japan, News, Tourism, Travel
The number of foreign visitors to Japan between January-June hit a record high of 17,777,200 for the first half of the year, and June saw another record of 3,135,600 visitors in a single month, the Japan National Tourism Organization reports. The record numbers are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 22, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Cambodia, Investment, News, Southeast Asia, Trade, Visions
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) are expected to help Cambodia attract more foreign direct investment (FDIs) and boost its exports, National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) Governor Chea Serey...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 21, 2024 | Singapore, AI, ASEAN, Digitalization, Innovation, Investment, News, Southeast Asia, Technology
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has promised an additional S$100 million (74.3 million USD) to bolster the development of quantum and artificial intelligence technologies within the financial sector. This investment, allocated under the Financial Sector...
