by VF | Feb 14, 2021 | ASEAN, Business, News
According to Kyodo, the exports from six Southeast Asian countries fell only 2.2 percent in 2020 from a year earlier to a combined $1.35 trillion. This is a relatively small decline despite the coronavirus pandemic hitting the region and other parts of the world,...
by VF | Dec 8, 2020 | Environment, Health, Lifestyle
Nearly all of Finland is situated in the boreal coniferous forest zone, and 72% of the total land area is classified as forest land, while only some 9% is farmed. Finland has more than 34,300 km2 of inland water systems, which represents approximately 10% of its total...
by VF | Dec 1, 2020 | ASEAN, Food & Drinks, Health, Lifestyle
1st: Thai Massaman Curry The king of curries, and perhaps the king of all foods. Spicy, coconutty, sweet and savoury. Even the packet sauce you buy from the supermarket can make the most delinquent of cooks look like a Michelin potential. Thankfully, someone invented...
by VF | Jun 8, 2020 | Environment, Finland, Lifestyle
Finnish clothing designer Samu-Jussi Koski is the man behind the Samuji label. Known for its attention to quality and timelessness, Samuji seeks to counterbalance the prevalence of cheap, throwaway fashion. The name “Samuji” comes from designer Samu-Jussi Koski’s own...