by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 5, 2024 | Singapore, Finland, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Sports
“Curious Pedals” is a 71-minute epic that chronicles a cycling trip from Finland to Singapore undertaken by Alvari Poikola and his friend, Valtteri Heinilä. The film is available to watch for free on YouTube with the corresponding soundtrack streamable via...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 4, 2024 | Business, ASEAN, News, Reports, Southeast Asia
There are now more billionaires than ever: 2,781, 141 more than last year, and 26 more than the record set in 2021. The lone Southeast Asians among the top 100 wealthiest are all Indonesians. Brothers R. Budi (71st) and Michael Hartono (76th) retain their top spot...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 4, 2024 | ASEAN, Environment, News, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Temperatures in the next two months – usually among the warmest months in the year – could go up due to lingering effects of the El Nino phenomenon that gripped Singapore from the second half of 2023, experts say. Meanwhile, several local governments in the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 2, 2024 | Business, Digitalization, Economy, Indonesia, Reports, Technology, Visions
Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous nation and the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is being recognized as a leader in fintech development and innovation. The country has become home to a diverse range of fintech startups, including several that offer...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 2, 2024 | Vietnam, News, Travel
The 78 km Cam Lam – Vinh Hao Expressway is expected to be open late this month, helping to form a continuous route to halve the travel time between Nha Trang and Saigon. The Cam Lam – Vinh Hao Expressway runs through three central provinces:...