by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 20, 2025 | Business, Economy, Manufacturing, News, Thailand
The Thai industrial sentiment index dropped for the first time in three months in December, falling to 90.1 in December from 91.4 in November. The sentiment was hurt by weak domestic demand and competition from Chinese products, the Federation of Thai Industries says....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 31, 2024 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, Economy, Indonesia, Malaysia, News, Singapore, Thailand
We all hope that 2025 will start on a positive note. Here are some of the main regional topics for the January 2025, listed by Nikkei Asia: Malaysia takes up ASEAN chair Malaysia takes up the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 18, 2024 | Business, Indonesia, Investment, News, Reports, Visas
Indonesia’s new Golden Visa scheme has not brought as much investment into the country as hoped, according to the year-end report from the Directorate General of Immigration. “The investment is Rp 9 trillion (US$561.7 million) as of the end of this month,” the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 14, 2024 | News, Business, Economy, Thailand
Thailand’s Finance Ministry plans to launch an ambitious debt relief initiative titled “You Fight, We Help”, targeting retail debtors, homeowners, car owners, and small businesses. The project has already been approved by the Cabinet. “We recognize the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 10, 2024 | News, Business, Economy, Society, Thailand
The chairmen of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) support improving Thai workers’ income levels but are not ready to endorse the 400-baht nationwide increase. TCC chairman Sanan...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 8, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Economy, Energy, News, Technology
According to analysts, Vietnam’s energy sector faces several critical challenges. There’s also an urgent need for strategic reforms. Key issues include the transition to net-zero emissions, potential energy shortages, limited diversification of energy...
