by Teuvo Tuomi | May 21, 2023 | Philippines, Economy, News
In the Philippines, the National Economic and Development Authority has announced that the economy grew by 6.4% in the first three months of this year. This extends the uninterrupted period of growth of our economy that began in the second quarter of 2021. The growth...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 15, 2023 | News, Thailand
According to unofficial results released by the Election Commission (EC), opposition parties are expected to win the majority in Thailand’s lower house of parliament following Sunday’s general election. The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 9, 2023 | Economy, News, Vietnam
Vietnamese lawmakers are urging the central bank to consider cutting policy rates further to support the economy and help it reach its 2023 economic growth target. Vietnam’s growth slowed from 5.92% in late 2022 to 3.32% in the first quarter of 2023, prompting...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 7, 2023 | Vietnam, Environment, News
Hoi Xuan Commune in Thanh Hoa Province recorded temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday afternoon. This is the highest ever in Vietnam, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting confirms. The temperature exceeds the record of 43.3 degrees Celsius...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 5, 2023 | Bangkok, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Thailand
‘The world’s smelliest fruit’ durian has now been banned from Bangkok buses. The decision is based on a directive issued by the Transport Ministry in 2014 to ensure peace and order on public transport. The announcement says the 2014 directive prohibits passengers from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 26, 2023 | Thailand, Economy, News, Technology
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor Office is fast-tracking five key investment projects, with a major focus on e-services. These megaprojects are the high-speed railway linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang, and U-Tapao airports, the expansion of U-Tapao Airport and...
