by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 18, 2024 | Cambodia, Business, Infrastructure, Investment, News, Trade, Transportation, Travel
In an effort to transform Cambodia into a regional investment hub, the government has launched the Comprehensive Intermodal Transport Master Plan (CIT-MP) to modernize and upgrade infrastructure and logistics systems nationwide. The CIT-MP prioritizes 174 projects in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 14, 2024 | China, Digitalization, Economy, EU, News, Norway, Technology, Trade
Norway will not follow the EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Norwegian Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvol Vedum says that tariffs would be neither relevant nor desirable for the Norwegian government. Norway has the highest density of electric vehicles worldwide and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 5, 2024 | Cambodia, Business, Education, Finland, News, Trade, Visions
In a farewell call with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on 4 June at the Peace Palace, outgoing Finnish Ambassador to Cambodia Jyri Järviaho informed the premier that, during his four-year diplomatic mission in Cambodia, he had witnessed the strengthening and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 3, 2024 | Bangkok, Food & Drinks, Infrastructure, Lifestyle, News, Society, Thailand, Trade
To reorganize public spaces and enhance street cleanliness, Bangkok’s Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced plans to enforce strict regulations on street vendors within the city, fostering a more orderly and hygienic environment. Under the new regulations,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 1, 2024 | ASEAN, Economy, News, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Trade
The Thai cabinet has approved the country’s bid to join the BRICS group. This would make it the first Southeast Asian country to join the bloc. Currently, the BRICS has ten members, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. BRICS expansion is...
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...
