by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 21, 2023 | Thailand, Culture, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia
TasteAtlas has placed Phanaeng curry at the top of the Best Stews in the World ranking, with a 4.8 score out of 5. The website describes Phanaeng curry as a variety of Thai curry that is characterized by its thick texture and a salty-sweet peanut flavor, consisting of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 18, 2023 | Laos, Lifestyle, Travel
Laos may struggle with the expected surge in Chinese visitors arriving on the Laos-China railway from Kunming, the capital of neighboring Yunnan province in China, President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association Pakasith Chathapaya says. “My concern is that our...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 17, 2023 | Japan, Asia, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle
As a sign of springtime, someiyoshino cherry trees have started blooming in Tokyo, the Japan Metrological Agency announced Tuesday. This is 10 days earlier than in an average year and six days earlier than last year. “Hanami” or flower viewing is an...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 8, 2023 | Environment, Health, Lifestyle, News, Vietnam
Vietnam is planning to increase the environmental protection tax on non-biodegradable packaging materials. The proposal is included in the draft report by the Ministry of Justice about the law-making program of the 15th National Assembly. Plastic bags are already...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 28, 2023 | Economy, ASEAN, Business, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Vietnam
Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to benefit from high global demand, reaching 7 million tons this year, according to the Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper. Improved quality is boosting importing countries’ demand for Vietnamese rice. Demand in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 26, 2023 | Asia, ASEAN, Business, Culture, Event, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia, Sports, Technology
Vision Finland has launched a new events page. It lists the business, culture, sports, and other events that matter in Southeast Asia. Listed events can be accessed through the navigation bar or by clicking HERE. Don’t miss a beat. Come and explore what is...