by Teuvo Tuomi | May 22, 2024 | Business, Reports, Research, Technology, Thailand
A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has found that consumers in emerging markets, including Thailand, are generally among those who are particularly open to and excited about AI, particularly Generative AI (GenAI). However, only a few companies in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 22, 2024 | ASEAN, China, Digitalization, Lifestyle, News, Technology, Thailand
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is accelerating its efforts to expand the digital payments ecosystem, aiming to make transactions more accessible and convenient for both Thai citizens and foreign visitors. A key focus of the BOT‘s initiative is the establishment of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 21, 2024 | Business, Economy, News, Vietnam
Vietnam’s retail real estate market is thriving with occupancy rates above 90% in major shopping centers, according to a report from the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS). In 2022, it was estimated that total retail sales and consumer service revenue reached...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 20, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, China, Economy, News, Research
Nearly 2,000 respondents from ASEAN countries identify China as the most influential economic power in the region, according to a survey by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore titled “State of Southeast Asia 2024.” In Laos and Thailand, 78% and 71% of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 20, 2024 | Thailand, Culture, Economy, Lifestyle, News
Thailand wants to boost its economy by attracting international filmmakers to its scenic locations. The Tourism and Sports Ministry and the Culture Ministry are promoting these film locations, aiming to generate 7.5 billion baht (US$206.5 million) in earnings from...
