by Antti Rahikainen | Jul 7, 2025 | Editors Choice, Culture, Innovation, Lifestyle, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Hanuman, sentinel of myth and memory, welcomes guests to a sanctuary where Finnish heat meets Thai herbal soul. In the gentle haze of steam, where eucalyptus and lemongrass mingle, a new chapter in Thailand’s wellness story is being written. Jintana Herb Sauna...
by Antti Rahikainen | Jun 14, 2025 | Lifestyle, Business, Culture, Editors Choice, Event, Finland, Innovation, Trade
President Alexander Stubb and his wife, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, at Finland’s Happiness Day, Expo 2025 Osaka. Photo: Business Finland Finland’s President Alexander Stubb undertook a high-profile visit to Japan from 8 to 12 June, combining diplomacy, economic...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 3, 2024 | Korea, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Research
South Korea’s famous kimchi is in danger, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage is suffering due to rising temperatures. Napa cabbage thrives in cool climates, and is usually planted in mountainous regions...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 4, 2024 | News, Food & Drinks, Health, Lifestyle, Thailand
The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Thailand as one of five countries that have successfully eradicated trans-fatty acids in the food industry. The award recognizes the country’s endeavour to fight against industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA),...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 17, 2024 | Vietnam, Food & Drinks, Health, Lifestyle, News, Society, Taxation
Vietnam’s Finance Ministry is proposing a hike in special consumption tax on alcoholic drinks to 100% by 2030. Under the draft, the tax on beer and strong liquor will first be raised to 70-80% by 2026 from the current 65%. “Alcoholic drinks and beer prices...
