by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 16, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Economy, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Society
Vietnam’s beer production fell by 4% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2024 as breweries struggled with declining profits. Nguyen Van Viet, chairman of the Vietnam Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Association, says the industry is suffering from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 4, 2024 | Reports, ASEAN, Lifestyle, News, Society, Southeast Asia
The super rich in Southeast Asia are more worried that a lack of succession planning could lead to family disputes than those who are well-heeled in other regions, according to life insurer Transamerica Life Bermuda. 129 high net worth (HNW) advisers say that 41%...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 3, 2024 | Korea, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Research
South Korea’s famous kimchi is in danger, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage is suffering due to rising temperatures. Napa cabbage thrives in cool climates, and is usually planted in mountainous regions...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 24, 2024 | Asia, Event, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Singapore
Seafood Asia Expo, organized by Diversified Communications, will take place 4-6 September at the Sands Expo Convention Centre in Singapore. The expo is one of the biggest in Asia, featuring seafood and processing equipment exhibitors from 46 countries. This year, many...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 20, 2024 | Vietnam, Exports, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News
Vietnam’s rice exports are projected to exceed 5 billion USD this year, fueled by robust global demand and stable prices. Between January and July, Vietnam shipped over 5.1 million tonnes of rice worth 3.2 billion USD aboard, up 25% in volume and 5.8% in value...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 10, 2024 | Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Thailand
At least five major global casino giants have expressed interest in investing in Thailand’s entertainment complex project, which is being pushed by the Thai government. The Entertainment Complex Act, if approved, will pave the way for legal casinos in Thailand....
