by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 30, 2024 | China, Entertainment, News, Technology
China’s internet users approached 1.1 billion at the end of June, up 7.42 million from December. Around 78% of mainland Chinese citizens were connected to the internet, and over one third of new internet users were drawn to short video applications as of June,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 17, 2024 | Entertainment, Economy, Korea, News
K-pop is struggling with a loss of growth, with Hybe taking the hardest hit. Hybe, home to K-pop superstars BTS, saw its shares plunge 4.56% last Wednesday, closing at 120 USD, the lowest since December 2022. This marked the fourth consecutive day of declines, with...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 10, 2024 | Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Thailand
At least five major global casino giants have expressed interest in investing in Thailand’s entertainment complex project, which is being pushed by the Thai government. The Entertainment Complex Act, if approved, will pave the way for legal casinos in Thailand....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 25, 2024 | News, Bangkok, Culture, Entertainment, Finland, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Bangkok has a new Finnish-owned bar. Mind you, not a regular one. Even the name – Paradise Beach Bar – promises something new and exotic. It doesn’t fail in that regard: the smooth salsa sounds, more than a mouthful of food, and exotic drinks will...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 23, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Crime, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) are officially banned in the Philippines, according to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. He has instructed the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to wind down and cease the operations of POGOs by the end of...
