by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 23, 2025 | Equality, Finland, Lifestyle, News, Society, Thailand
The Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki has started marriage registration services regardless of gender, following the launch of Thai marriage equality act. The service will be available for Thai-Thai and Thai-foreigner couples. The applicants need to submit the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 20, 2025 | Economy, Equality, Indonesia, News, Reports
Indonesia has a historically low poverty rate, according to the latest survey conducted by Statistics Indonesia (BPS). However, inequality has worsened. The poverty rate for September was at 8.57%, the first time the indicator has ever dropped below 9%. “This is the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 17, 2024 | Elections, Equality, Japan, News, Society
A record 314 women are running in the House of Representatives election, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun, exceeding 300 for the first time in a general election. Of the 1,344 candidates running in the election, the percentage of women also hit a record high of 23.36%....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 9, 2024 | Asia, Business, Equality, News
The Fortune 100 Most Powerful Women (MPW) Asia rankings recognize women redefining leadership by transforming companies, disrupting industries, and driving growth, innovation, and business excellence. The list includes 53 CEOs, 26 Chairpersons, and 11 Chief Financial...