by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 14, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, News, Southeast Asia
According to the Asian Development Bank, developing Asia’s outlook remains upbeat despite global challenges. The 2023 growth forecast is revised up from Asian Development Outlook September 2023’s projection to 4.9% from 4.7%. The 2024 forecast is maintained at 4.8%....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 11, 2023 | ASEAN, Digitalization, Southeast Asia, Technology
Southeast Asia is shifting toward digital payments and other innovations in digital services, thanks to an acceleration in digital transformation during the pandemic, accounting and consulting firm PwC reports. Widespread mobile ownership, together with rapid...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 21, 2023 | ASEAN, Business, Crime, Myanmar, News, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Published annually, the Basel AML Index ranks countries with sufficient data to calculate a reliable risk score. It is a snapshot of global money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risks and progress by countries and regions. According to this year’s...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 16, 2023 | Asia, ASEAN, Economy, Education, Finland, News, Southeast Asia
European countries continue to dominate the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) rankings, taking 17 of the top 25 positions. Switzerland retains its first-place position for the tenth consecutive year, followed by Singapore. Once again, Nordic countries are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 11, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Travel, Vietnam
Thailand has set new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam to promote legal employment. The new visa fee is 500 Thai baht or THB (14 USD), down from 2,000 THB ( 55 USD). The fee for applying for a temporary...
by VF | Nov 1, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Culture, Finland, Lifestyle, Research, Southeast Asia, Visions
A new book based on extensive survey data compares individualism and collectivism in Europe and Asia. A Critical Evaluation of Individualism, Collectivism and Collective Action aims to develop a deeper understanding concerning trade unionism, the level of...
