by Teuvo Tuomi | May 2, 2024 | Business, Digitalization, Economy, Indonesia, Investment, News, Visions
Microsoft will “invest US$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia, as well as AI skilling opportunities for 840,000 people, and support for the nation’s growing developer community,” the company says. Indonesia’s...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 28, 2024 | Malaysia, Business, News, Singapore, Travel
The railway infrastructure of Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link), which connects Johor and Singapore by rail, is about 70% complete, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke says. The construction of the mega project’s railway infrastructure had reached...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 26, 2024 | Indonesia, Business, Economy, News
Bank Indonesia (BI) has raised its key interest rates in what it calls a “preemptive measure” in light of global risks caused by the uncertain outlook for monetary policy in the United States and geopolitical tensions. The central bank lifted the benchmark BI Rate by...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 24, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Malaysia, Research, Vietnam
According to a study by Business Name Generator, Malaysia is the best Southeast Asian location to start a business. The country claimed the 10th spot globally in the analysis of 52 countries. It has a predicted economic GDP growth of 4.3% and the lowest monthly living...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 23, 2024 | Philippines, Business, Lifestyle, Visions
Demand for flexible office space in the Philippines is hitting unprecedented highs, especially in Manila’s Makati central business district, benefiting from the post-pandemic hybrid work. “Now we’re blessed to have the wind on our back. Demand for flex space has...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 19, 2024 | Business, Finland, Indonesia, News
Finnish OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I has invested 5 million USD in Indonesian FinTech company AwanTunai. AwanTunai offers inventory financing, integrated online ordering, and inventory management solutions. Their customer group is merchants and wholesalers all...
