by Antti Rahikainen | Feb 9, 2026 | Editors Choice, Bangkok, Business, Lifestyle, Partners, Society
By Antti Rahikainen, Vision Finland Diplomatic protocol usually dictates that nations celebrate alone. But on 4 February in Bangkok, four flags flew over a single reception. The joint Nordic Day, hosted by Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, was...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 8, 2025 | ASEAN, Education, News, Philippines, Society
Despite decades of reforms to the education system, the country’s learning crisis has persisted, with the gap between graduates and employment widening, and students’ performance and teaching quality continuing to decline, according to an assessment by the nonprofit...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 3, 2025 | Asia, Korea, Lifestyle, News, Society
According to the Korean Peninsula Population Institute for Future, South Korea’s population could drop to 7.53 million by 2125, a sharp fall from the current 51.68 million. This would be even less than the current population of the city of Seoul alone, which is over...
by Antti Rahikainen | Jun 25, 2025 | Editors Choice, Business, Economy, Investment, Society, Trade, World
A Century of Commerce: The ICC’s Enduring Mission In a world increasingly marked by trade tensions and rising tariffs, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) advocates for dialogue, cooperation, and a rules-based global trading system. The ICC warns that...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 1, 2025 | Indonesia, Lifestyle, News, Society
Indonesia’s Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises has officially rolled out its 4-day work week initiative to interested employees. Known as the Compressed Work Schedule, the voluntary program allows employees of the ministry who meet the 40-hour work requirement the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 23, 2025 | Equality, Finland, Lifestyle, News, Society, Thailand
The Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki has started marriage registration services regardless of gender, following the launch of Thai marriage equality act. The service will be available for Thai-Thai and Thai-foreigner couples. The applicants need to submit the...
