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 | 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 20, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, China, Economy, News, Research
Nearly 2,000 respondents from ASEAN countries identify China as the most influential economic power in the region, according to a survey by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore titled “State of Southeast Asia 2024.” In Laos and Thailand, 78% and 71% of...
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...
