by Teuvo Tuomi | May 20, 2024 | Thailand, Culture, Economy, Lifestyle, News
Thailand wants to boost its economy by attracting international filmmakers to its scenic locations. The Tourism and Sports Ministry and the Culture Ministry are promoting these film locations, aiming to generate 7.5 billion baht (US$206.5 million) in earnings from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 16, 2024 | News, Lifestyle, Philippines, Society
House Bill No. 9348, a proposal seeking to reinstate divorce in the Philippines as a means of dissolving marriages, was approved by the House of Representatives on second reading on Wednesday. During the plenary session, the proposal was approved via viva voce or...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 3, 2024 | Laos, Lifestyle, News, Society
Laos has become the first in Southeast Asia to officially outlaw corporal punishment to fully protect children from all forms of violent punishment. Globally, Laos is the 66th nation to legally prohibit corporal punishment. The Ministry of Justice celebrated this...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 29, 2024 | Environment, Indonesia, Lifestyle
Indonesia had a 27% increase in primary forest loss in 2023 from the previous year, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI). However, WRI sees the loss still as historically low compared to the 2010s. “Deforestation has been declining from six or so...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 26, 2024 | Vietnam, Health, Lifestyle
Vietnam has eliminated malaria in 46 provinces and major cities, out of its 63 localities, as of the end of 2023. It is also determined to eradicate the disease by 2030, according to official data. This year, Vietnam adopted the theme of making efforts towards malaria...
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...
