The future of Asia in 2026 has an excellent combination of both opportunities and risks: a fresh wave of IPO deals in the major markets and the growing worry that AI-related valuations have become a high-risk business. Strong pipelines are being experienced in stock exchanges of Hong Kong, India, Japan and Southeast Asia as companies in tech and consumer sectors …

On​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ a dining table, food from many different cultures may look the same, but that is not the case. After all, the global gender gap in food access is what still makes women eat last, least, and sometimes not at all. This imbalance is not only a social issue—it is a global development problem that affects health, productivity, and overall …

Asia​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Power Index 2025 reveals a significant change of the region of Asia, transforming the entire continent. While the struggle for power between the USA and China is the major theme of the report, the whole balance of power is actually shifting all over Asia. However, the emergence of India as a major power is the most important story told …

The current war against the dangerous PM 2.5 air pollution in Thailand has become a decisive issue in terms of community health, particularly in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and factory areas. The problem of smog and dust is escalating at unbelievable heights during dry seasons, forcing the residents to increase their dependence on indoor air solutions. In reaction, sophisticated air-quality technologies …

The Second-Hand Market in Asia is experiencing a massive transformation, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and a growing focus on sustainability. Starting with pre-loved designer fashion up to refurbished smartphones, an increasing number of consumers are buying more affordable and more environmentally friendly products. Trust and convenience are enhancing online resale applications, social commerce applications, and digital authentication applications. …

In 2025, Thailand will reintroduce the Free Toll Day that will provide millions of travelers with an opportunity to pass across expressways at no cost. The project will concentrate on minimizing the congestion, assist the tourism sector, and assist families to save more whenever they are traveling during holidays. Nevertheless, large masses of people are likely to take major roads, …

OTT Platforms in Asia are transforming the entertainment system of the world so fast. Asian streaming platforms have risen to become key players, competing with international companies such as Netflix, Disney+ , and Amazon Prime Video in the past ten years. Asian audiences are getting access to more and more Asian content in the form of K-dramas, anime, and even …

With the hype of GTA 6 sweeping Indonesia, local gamers are striving hard to ensure that their PCs are well prepared to play the most anticipated video game of the century. Rockstar Games has been known to push the gaming technology as far as it can be, and gamers are anticipating that GTA 6 will be no exception, with more …

The Philippine Lotto has always been more than a game; it is a part of culture, tradition, and hope of a holiday. With the roll-in of December draws in this 2025 season, the unexpected trends are taking shape in terms of the way Filipinos select their numbers, when they most play, and how jackpots are impacting behavior. As millions of …

Sathu 2 is a more provocative, less gentle, and more focused version of the changing faith economy in Thailand, exposing the ways in which religious faith becomes bound up in politics, power and profit. In contrast to the first season, where the story was about a small team of young adults attempting to transform an empty temple into a business …