by Teuvo Tuomi | May 9, 2023 | Asia, Environment, Southeast Asia, Visions
According to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and its report “The Race to Zero: Accelerating Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific,” the need to enhance climate action is apparent in Asia and the Pacific. Over the past...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 1, 2023 | ASEAN, Business, Southeast Asia, Technology, Visions
Southeast Asian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to spend an additional US$130 billion to digitalize their business activities over the next three years, according to a recent white paper by TDCX. This is a substantial increase from US$78 billion on...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 30, 2023 | Asia, Environment, Southeast Asia
Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 provides an analysis of progress on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets in the region. The report shows national achievements and effective policies to accelerate progress. The region’s overall...
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 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 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...
