by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 6, 2024 | Thailand, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News
To support tourism and consumption in the country, Thailand’s Department of Excise has published a list of the 10 most expensive wines available in Thailand. This follows the adjustment of the wine tax structure on 23 February. According to the Department of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 5, 2024 | Malaysia, Economy, News
The Malaysian ringgit is likely to stay weak in the first six months of 2024 as the country grapples with China’s weak economy, a strong US dollar, and delayed economic reforms at home. But finally, the currency seems to have bottomed out, analysts say. On 20...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 4, 2024 | Philippines, Economy, News, Trade
The Philippines hopes to launch formal free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union (EU) “very soon,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo says. The Southeast Asian nation has already been in preliminary talks with the 27-nation bloc. Now it aims to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 3, 2024 | Indonesia, Digitalization, News, Technology
Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) have announced their collaboration in providing Bell Labs’ learning and certification programs to university students, aiming to enhance Indonesia’s digital talent competencies. According to the companies, the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 2, 2024 | Technology, Thailand, Visions
TikTok has become the most popular online shopping platform among Thais aged up to 29, according to a survey conducted by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). The survey was conducted among 4,699 respondents throughout the country. The platform is an online...
