by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 21, 2024 | ASEAN, Asia, Banking, Business, Digitalization, Economy, Technology
Capgemini projects instant payments accounting for 22% of noncash transactions by 2028, the Standard Charters research institute reports. The Asia Pacific region is leading this trend with a 20% year-on-year increase in noncash transactions, outpacing growth in Europe...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 30, 2024 | News, Asia, China, Technology
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA will use a 2.0T four-cylinder engine manufactured by Chinese Geely and Horse, a 50:50 owned company between Geely and Renault. The engine’s output is claimed to be 250 horsepower (186 kW) and has a maximum torque of 360 Nm....
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 | Oct 8, 2024 | Business, Finland, Innovation, News, Sustainability, Technology, Thailand
A group from VTT Technical Research Center has met Charoen Pokphand Group’s representatives in Bangkok. VTT exchanged information on sustainable solutions, including VTT presented examples of projects using technology to drive sustainability, such as projects in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 5, 2024 | Energy, Environment, Indonesia, Investment, News, Sustainability, Technology
The Indonesian government has relaxed the local content requirements (LCR) for developing electricity infrastructure to attract funding for renewable energy projects from international development banks. Indonesia is targeting a renewable energy mix of 23% by 2025,...
