by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 22, 2023 | ASEAN, Health, Laos, Southeast Asia, Travel
The Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health has reported 32,364 dengue fever cases in 2022, causing 24 deaths. This is an increase of 1,400 cases from 2021. Vientiane Capital recorded the largest number of infections at 15,358....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 7, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, Laos, News, Southeast Asia
Inflation in Laos skyrocketed to 39.27% in December. This is the highest of the year and up from November’s 38.46%, according to the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB). Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by about 45% last month, while healthcare equipment and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 6, 2023 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, Cambodia, Economy, News, Southeast Asia, Thailand
The proposal for a joint development area (JDA) for oil and gas exploration in the overlapping claims between Thailand and Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand has been discussed at a Thai Cabinet meeting. During the discussions, Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 30, 2022 | Linkss, ASEAN, Economy, News, Southeast Asia, Vietnam
Vietnam’s economy grew by 8% this year. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO), this is the biggest rise since 2011. Manufacturing, construction, and processing were major economic drivers at 8.1%, contributing over 38% to the total GDP. The...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 24, 2022 | Asia, Culture, Southeast Asia, Travel
There are many ways to say Happy Christmas in Asia. Here are some of them: Sung Tan Chuk Ha (Korean) Kurisumasu Omedeto (Japan) Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan (Mandarin) Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan (Taiwan) Gun Tso Sun Tan’Gung Haw Sun (Cantonese)...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 14, 2022 | Thailand, ASEAN, Health, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia
The ministry has created a new “Health for Wealth” campaign, which is banking on people visiting Thailand for medical treatments. They believe that people seeking medical procedures and wellness activities can bring substantial economic stimulus to the country....
