by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 11, 2024 | Cambodia, Business, Economy, Investment, News
According to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), the government approved 46 new projects and 7 production expansion projects in August, with a total investment of more than $1.2 billion, creating around 33,000 jobs. These projects aim to enhance...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 9, 2024 | Singapore, Business, News, Sustainability, Technology
Singapore is forecast to have the largest share of passenger electric vehicles (EVs), 80% of all vehicles, in Southeast Asia by 2040, according to BloombergNEF. Meanwhile, the regional average is expected to be only 24%. Thailand, in second place, is forecast to have...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 3, 2024 | Laos, Business, Innovation, News, Trade, Vietnam
Laos and Vietnam are set to Launch a new payment system enabling direct trade transactions in kip and dong currencies. Starting in September, the cross-border micropayment system will allow Vietnamese consumers to pay in Laos using QR codes. The Vietnam-Laos...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 2, 2024 | Asia, Business, News, Thailand, Transportation
The Pheu Thai-led government is committed to the land bridge project with the aim of maximizing benefits for the people and the country and promoting sustainable economic growth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit says. The...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 31, 2024 | Cambodia, Business, Economy, News, Reports
From September 2023 to August 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 391 new and expanded projects. This amounts to over $7.5 billion in investment, created about 340,000 jobs. This is also an increase of 168 projects over the previous year....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 29, 2024 | Business, Investment, News, Thailand, Trade
US motorcycle icon Harley-Davidson will move the production of three models to Thailand starting 2025. This decision that has caused concern among American customers and workers. The company says the Pan America, Sportster S, and Nightster models will be produced at...