by Antti Rahikainen | Aug 18, 2025 | Editors Choice, Business, Digitalization, Innovation, Technology
Finland elevates technology as a core element of its foreign and security policy, driving global influence through innovation and collaboration. Finland’s Foreign Ministry recently hosted a vital event unveiling the focus areas of Finland’s international...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 15, 2024 | Digitalization, Laos, News, Tourism, Travel
The Lao government has started digitally collecting LAK 10,000 (USD 0.46) from domestic and international tourists at international border checkpoints. The checkpoints have been transitioning to electronic payments via the “Easy Pass” system. This shift aims to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 16, 2024 | News, Digitalization, Investment, Technology, Thailand
Thailand can potentially become a digital asset hub if strategic policies are implemented. Meanwhile, clearer regulations and greater institutional investment are driving the cryptocurrency market to new highs this year, according to the Thai Digital Asset...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 15, 2024 | Digitalization, ASEAN, Malaysia, News, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Technology, Thailand
Southeast Asia is emerging as an ideal region for tech operators to establish a data center base. Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the top five countries. Singapore is the preferred destination for hosting data centers due to its superior...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 23, 2024 | Thailand, Banking, Business, Digitalization, News, Visions
Despite receiving several applications from interested operators, the Bank of Thailand wants to grant only three virtual bank licenses. The central bank will issue licenses it deems appropriate to maintain the stability of the domestic financial market and safeguard...
