by Teuvo Tuomi | May 27, 2024 | ASEAN, Economy, News, Shipping, Southeast Asia, Trade
Almost a third of the vessels that were lost at sea last year were in the vicinity of the Philippines and other parts of Asia where high volumes of shipments pass through, according to global underwriter Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). The Safety and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 26, 2024 | Business, ASEAN, China, Economy, News, Southeast Asia, Technology, Trade
Solar products made by Chinese companies’ overseas units or joint ventures are the target of a new round of US investigation into allegations that imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are unfairly subsidized and priced low. Several US solar...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 26, 2024 | ASEAN, Culture, Lifestyle, News, Society, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants the Thai government to set up a registration system for Thai influencers and issue supportive policies for people in this occupation, including providing skills training and other...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 18, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Economy, Malaysia, News, Southeast Asia, Technology, Thailand, Trade
According to a Japanese-based online news magazine, Malaysia’s sales figures, which had come in third for a long time, topped Thailand’s through January-March 2024. According to the Malaysian Automotive Association, auto sales increased 5% in the first quarter from a...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 16, 2024 | ASEAN, Crime, Digitalization, News, Society, Southeast Asia
Online fraud in Southeast Asia is growing. The widespread issue calls for cooperative regional measurements, according to a report from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). The document estimates that the scammer groups are stealing approximately USD 43.8...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 12, 2024 | ASEAN, Asia, Environment, News, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Weather
Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) says Pling Island and the coral reefs around Sirinart National Park in Phuket will be temporarily closed due to extensive coral bleaching caused by rising seawater temperatures. The...
