by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 8, 2024 | Singapore, ASEAN, Business
Despite a downturn in funding, Singapore was Southeast Asia’s top startup investment destination in 2023, according to a new report. In 2023, startups based in the country accounted for 63.7% of all equity deals in the ASEAN-6 group of nations, including...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 31, 2024 | Laos, Business, Food & Drinks, News, Thailand
The fourth 7-Eleven branch in Laos has opened in Pakse, just six months after opening the first branch. 7-Eleven offers Laotians a well-curated selection of popular products, especially ready-to-eat food, fresh bakery items, and freshly brewed coffee. In addition,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 29, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Economy, News
Vietnam’s GDP grew by 5.66% in the first quarter, the highest rate for the period since 2020, according to the General Statistics Office. Industry and construction grew at 6.28% and accounted for 35.7% of the GDP. Following close behind was the services sector...
by juuso | Mar 4, 2024 | Partners, ASEAN, Economy, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Vision Finland is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Nordic Chamber of Commerce,known as NordCham, marking a new era of collaboration and growth opportunities. NordCham,the foremost Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, embodies a commitment to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 4, 2024 | Philippines, Economy, News, Trade
The Philippines hopes to launch formal free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union (EU) “very soon,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo says. The Southeast Asian nation has already been in preliminary talks with the 27-nation bloc. Now it aims to...
