by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 17, 2024 | Vietnam, Food & Drinks, Health, Lifestyle, News, Society, Taxation
Vietnam’s Finance Ministry is proposing a hike in special consumption tax on alcoholic drinks to 100% by 2030. Under the draft, the tax on beer and strong liquor will first be raised to 70-80% by 2026 from the current 65%. “Alcoholic drinks and beer prices...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 11, 2024 | Culture, Food & Drinks, Health, Innovation, News, Research, Technology, Thailand
Researchers from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Allied Health Sciences have created “albumen rice,” an alternative rice product derived from egg whites. This innovation aims to ease health concerns associated with excessive rice consumption, such as weight gain...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 3, 2024 | Bangkok, Food & Drinks, Infrastructure, Lifestyle, News, Society, Thailand, Trade
To reorganize public spaces and enhance street cleanliness, Bangkok’s Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced plans to enforce strict regulations on street vendors within the city, fostering a more orderly and hygienic environment. Under the new regulations,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 2, 2024 | Economy, Energy, Food & Drinks, Inflation, News, Philippines
Inflation in the Philippines may have exceeded the government’s target in May, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reports. The BSP estimates last month’s inflation rate to have settled between 3.7-4.5% compared to 3.8% in April. The price increases have been...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 4, 2024 | Economy, Food & Drinks, News, Thailand, Trade
The weakening baht sent Thai rice exports for the first quarter of 2024 up by 19.4%, from 2.06 million tonnes last year to 2.46 million. The export value for the January-March period is estimated at 56.73 billion baht, or US$1.61 billion, a 49% increase from the same...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 31, 2024 | Laos, Business, Food & Drinks, News, Thailand
The fourth 7-Eleven branch in Laos has opened in Pakse, just six months after opening the first branch. 7-Eleven offers Laotians a well-curated selection of popular products, especially ready-to-eat food, fresh bakery items, and freshly brewed coffee. In addition,...
