by Jukka-Pekka Karppanen | May 1, 2024 | Education, Asia, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Nestled in the tropical beauty of Phuket, Finnway International School stands as a testament to educational excellence, offering a gateway to a world-class education rooted in the rich heritage of Finnish pedagogy. At Finnway International School Phuket, we...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 17, 2024 | ASEAN, Asia, Economy, News, Southeast Asia, Visions
According to the new Asian Development Outlook (ADO) by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9% on average this year as the region continues its growth amid robust domestic demand, improving...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 14, 2024 | ASEAN, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Travel
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been discussing the Schengen-style joint visa initiative with his counterparts in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This would boost tourism in the six countries. The joint visa would enable tourists to explore...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 12, 2024 | Culture, ASEAN, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Travel
Songkran or “Water Festival” starts officially on 13 April in Thailand, where it has developed into a tourist attraction. However, Songkran is much more than just a Thai festival. It has a history without borders in continental Southeast Asia and beyond....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 9, 2024 | Health, ASEAN, Lifestyle, Philippines, Society, Southeast Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that almost 800 million people in the Western Pacific region, including the Philippines, do not have full access to basic health services. WHO says that two in five people—about 782 million—still cannot get essential health...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 6, 2024 | ASEAN, Economy, Environment, Laos, News, Southeast Asia, Visions
Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia met on 4 April in the Lao city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like natural disasters brought on by climate change. Meanwhile, Luang Prabang and the...
