by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 18, 2025 | Business, Economy, News, Thailand
Gross domestic product expanded by 2.5%, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said. This is lower than the 2.7% forecast as the manufacturing and agriculture sectors contracted. The figures come after the current government...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 17, 2025 | Economy, Exports, News, Vietnam
According to the Vietnam Food Association, paddy prices have decreased by 40-50% year-on-year to VND5,400-9,500 (US$0.2-0.37) per kilogram, depending on the variety. Meanwhile, the export price of Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was at $395 per ton on 14 February, the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 12, 2025 | Asia, Infrastructure, Lifestyle, News, Singapore
Singapore is the top city in the Asia-Pacific region, based on where people would most like to live, visit, and find the best jobs, according to the inaugural 2025 Asia-Pacific Best Cities report, which ranked over 140 cities in the region in liveability, lovability,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 10, 2025 | Aviation, Finland, News, Tourism, Travel
Finnair has announced plans that could result in layoffs affecting dozens of long-haul pilots. The airline and its pilots have been engaged in prolonged negotiations over new working conditions and wages, but significant disagreements remain. Negotiations are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 8, 2025 | AI, Finland, Innovation, News, Singapore, Technology
Singapore’s StarHub becomes the first in the world to migrate to a nationwide software-defined access network using Nokia Altiplano solution. This enhances network utilization through AI and automation. According to Nokia, StarHub has rolled out its XGS-PON...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 7, 2025 | Business, Economy, Inflation, News, Thailand
Thailand’s inflation grew 1.32% year-on-year in January, making it the 10th consecutive monthly rise. Higher fuel costs and food and beverage prices drove the increase. According to Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office...
