by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 23, 2023 | Bangkok, Environment, News, Thailand
Thai authorities are warning residents and visitors across the country to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat. In the Bangna district of Bangkok, the temperature reached 42 degrees Celsius, while the heat index — which includes relative humidity and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 22, 2023 | Cambodia, ASEAN, Business, Environment, News, Southeast Asia
The Construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and Yunnan Air investment Cambodia Airport management confirm the flight trials at the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport will start by mid-May. According to the officials, the construction of the Siem...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 21, 2023 | China, Asia, Economy, News
The Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (BOFIT) expects China’s GDP growth to reach around 6% this year due to the opening-up of the economy and last year’s low reference basis. Recovery of the real estate sector should also help increase GDP growth next...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 16, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, Laos, News, Southeast Asia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Laos’ economy will grow by 4% this year and in 2024. This is mainly due to China reopening its borders and removing travel restrictions, according to the IMF’s April economic outlook. “The reopening and growth...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 16, 2023 | Asia, Health, News, Singapore
India has been hit by a surge of Covid-19 cases, driven by a new sub-variant known as Arcturus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is monitoring this Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16 strain, which is also found in over 20 countries, including Singapore. It was...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 15, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia, Sports, Thailand
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has announced that live broadcasts of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will be televised for viewers in Thailand. Thailand and Cambodia are still in ongoing negotiations over licensing fees. Disputes erupted after...
