by Jukka-Pekka Karppanen | Nov 27, 2024 | Health, ASEAN, Finland, Hua Hin, Innovation, Investment, Partners, Thailand, Visions
In just five years, Jintana Herb Sauna has become one of Thailand’s premier sauna and wellness brands, offering a unique combination of traditional Finnish sauna culture and Thailand’s revered herbal sauna practices. Founded by Finnish entrepreneur Erkki...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 28, 2024 | Philippines, Environment, Health, News
The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) has reported an increase in dengue cases, with 764 cases and 10 confirmed deaths recorded as of 16 September. CHD head Dr. Daisy Villa says that the city’s dengue cases this year have dramatically surged compared to the same...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 2, 2024 | ASEAN, Asia, Health, News, Thailand
Thailand’s Rural Doctors Movement (RDM) has won the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award for its long and continuing contribution to Thai people’s health. The board of trustees of the Foundation says that the RDM was among five awardees this year. The four others are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 4, 2024 | News, Food & Drinks, Health, Lifestyle, Thailand
The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Thailand as one of five countries that have successfully eradicated trans-fatty acids in the food industry. The award recognizes the country’s endeavour to fight against industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA),...
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...
