SEA: Resilient But Facing Headwinds
Southeast Asia continues to capture the attention of economists and analysts worldwide, standing as a dynamic force in the global economy. A chorus of international sources offers varied, yet insightful, commentary and outlooks on the region’s economic prospects. The following summary examines the key trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping Southeast Asia’s economic landscape in the […]
Konecranes Will Supply Crane System for Malaysia’s Subang Airport
Konecranes is strengthening its footprint in Asia with notable project achievements in 2025. A significant development includes securing a contract to supply an integrated crane system for Malaysia’s Subang Airport. This system, designed for demanding aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, is expected to be fully installed by late 2025 or early 2026. This […]
Finnair Facing Industrial Actions by IAU
Finnair is currently facing industrial actions by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) in June 2025, leading to flight cancellations and potential delays at Helsinki Airport. These actions, impacting ground operations such as customer service, baggage handling, and maintenance, are scheduled for June 11, 17, and 19. Finnair is proactively re-routing affected customers and advising travelers […]
Bangkok Patana Students Drive Inclusive Design and Medical Pursuits
Bangkok Patana International School has recently highlighted its Year 12 Design Technology students’ impactful collaboration with The Village International School. As part of their IB Design Technology Internal Assessment, students are creating inclusive learning tools for children with special needs, fostering empathy and practical design skills. This initiative involves working closely with therapists and allows […]
Kone Receives ‘A’ for Climate Action
KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has been awarded an ‘A’ score for environmental transparency and action for climate, by the global environmental non-profit CDP. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2024 Climate Change questionnaire, KONE is among the few companies that have achieved an ‘A’ out of nearly 25,000 […]
Oivan: Focus on Innovation
Oivan (Thailand), part of the global digital development company Oivan, has established a strong presence in Bangkok and Khon Kaen. With its roots in Finland, Oivan brings Nordic efficiency to Southeast Asia, offering high-end digital solutions in cybersecurity, blockchain, and software development. The Bangkok office serves as the strategic hub, while the Khon Kaen branch […]
AI Summit Digs Into Pros and Cons of AI
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce’s AI Summit 2025 in Bangkok featured a series of insightful presentations focusing on the real-world use of artificial intelligence in business. Here’s a look at three standout sessions: 1. AI-Assisted Business Processes – Mr. Toni Willberg, CIO of Iglu Mr. Willberg emphasized that AI should not be viewed merely as […]
Kemira Makes Major Investment in Thailand
In March 2025, Kemira announced a multi-million Euro investment to expand its production capacity for strength chemical agents at its Wellgrow site in Thailand. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand in Southeast Asia and India, with the new capacity expected to be operational by August 2026. Location: Wellgrow Industrial Estate, near Bangkok Airport […]
Kemira Expands Paper and Board Chemical Capacity at Wellgrow in Thailand
Kemira will make a multi-million Euro investment in multiple production line expansion of strength chemical agents for paper, board, and tissue at its Wellgrow site in Thailand. The implementation of the expansion project will begin in 2026. The new capacity is expected to be up and running in August 2026. Strength agents are used for […]
Future of Food – One Crunch at a Time!
This past week, Bangkok Patana’s Secondary School students were introduced to sustainable protein sources, organized by Amino Insecto, a student-led initiative. The seminar raised awareness about the environmental and nutritional benefits of insect consumption as a solution to challenges like climate change, deforestation, and protein deficiency. The founder of Amino Insecto, Napa-ai (April) Suriyabhivadh shared […]