by Antti Rahikainen | Aug 6, 2025 | Editors Choice, ASEAN, Business, Economy, Exports, Investment, Research, Taxation
The United States introduced new tariffs on ASEAN countries through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on 31 July 2025, marking a significant shift in US trade policy. These levies, scheduled to take effect on 7 August, present a pivotal challenge for...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 6, 2024 | Singapore, Investment, Lifestyle, News, Research, Society
Billionaires worth more than US$400 billion (S$536 billion) have emigrated in the past four years, with the Middle East and Africa region attracting the most super-rich. Singapore is host to 47 billionaires with a combined wealth of US$155.5 billion, according to the...
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 4, 2024 | ASEAN, Climate, Environment, News, Reports, Research, Southeast Asia, Weather
Typhoon modelling studies done by researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and two United States institutes have found that coastal cities such as Thailand’s Bangkok, Myanmar’s Yangon and Hai Phong in Vietnam are likely to suffer from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 31, 2024 | News, China, Research, Space, Technology, Thailand, Visions
A rare opportunity to see soil from sample from China’s Chang’e-5 mission to the moon has excited crowds in Bangkok. The 75-milligram sample named “The Moon Shines Bright On Me” invited visitors on a journey to the moon’s surface....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 29, 2024 | News, Indonesia, Innovation, Research, Technology
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan says that Indonesia will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery research center in Morowali, Central Sulawesi. The minister made the statement in a speech at the International...
