by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 20, 2024 | Vietnam, Environment, News, Technology, Travel, Visions
The shift towards electric motorbikes in Vietnam is a response to the government’s CO2 emission strategy and the changing dynamics of the traditional motorcycle market. The government’s focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 17, 2024 | ASEAN, Asia, Economy, News, Southeast Asia, Visions
According to the new Asian Development Outlook (ADO) by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9% on average this year as the region continues its growth amid robust domestic demand, improving...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 11, 2024 | Environment, Finland, News, Technology, Thailand, Visions
Salo Tech (Thailand) Limited has opened a new solar panel factory in Rayong, Eastern Thailand. The Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, was the official opener of the factory. In his speech, Minister Tavio highlighted the importance of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 6, 2024 | ASEAN, Economy, Environment, Laos, News, Southeast Asia, Visions
Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia met on 4 April in the Lao city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like natural disasters brought on by climate change. Meanwhile, Luang Prabang and the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 2, 2024 | Business, Digitalization, Economy, Indonesia, Reports, Technology, Visions
Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous nation and the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is being recognized as a leader in fintech development and innovation. The country has become home to a diverse range of fintech startups, including several that offer...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 29, 2024 | Cambodia, Business, Economy, Technology, Visions
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is actively promoting a cashless future for the country. The National Bank of Cambodia has developed payment systems and digital societies through the development of the KHQR Standard System (KHQR) and the Cambodian Securities...