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In an era where consumer preferences are continually evolving, two significant demographics are emerging as game-changers in Southeast Asia’s consumption patterns. Generation Z (Gen Z) and single households are poised to steer the region’s future trends, according to a recent report crafted by the renowned consultancy firm Bain and Co., in collaboration with Meta and DSG Consumer Partners. The Rise …

In an age when social media wields immense influence, TikTok, the beloved platform for bite-sized videos, is confronting a complex dilemma. While it serves as a creative haven for millions, TikTok is grappling with a darker side: the spread of disinformation, propaganda, and narratives spun by the Israel-Palestine conflict. A Deceptive Snapshot A TikTok video recently went viral, portraying buildings …

The world’s attention has been drawn to the recent announcement of an anticipated summit between chairpersons Xi Jinping and Joe Biden in May. This follows  numerous hours of  violent negotiations in Washington between  elderly US diplomats and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. It would be impossible to overestimate the  significance of this diplomatic effort — the first visit to Washington …

In a world where diplomatic tensions often overshadow the headlines, a remarkable trilateral alliance of South Korea, the United States, and Japan has taken a bold step. Together, they have issued a shared denunciation of what they label North Korea’s alleged clandestine weapon supply to Russia, pointing out the grave implications it holds for the ongoing Ukraine crisis. In a …

Amidst the global innovation symphony, a unique Filipino overture resounds as nine companies etch their names onto Forbes Asia‘s exclusive 100 to Watch List for 2023. Each of these remarkable enterprises shares a common thread of innovation, aiming to cater to untapped markets, harness revolutionary technologies, and redefine the meaning of success. Forbes’ selection criteria, a fusion of strong revenue …

In an astonishing twist, Tsingtao Brewery, a towering figure in China’s brewing world, finds itself at the epicenter of a bewildering investigation, triggered by an extraordinary video capturing a factory worker’s peculiar act involving raw ingredients. The viral sensation has entranced millions on China’s social stage, precipitating swift and clandestine actions, with police stepping into the shadows. A surreal clip, …

In a plot worthy of a Hollywood cyber-thriller, the United States has taken an unprecedented step by seizing 17 website domains linked to North Korean IT workers. It’s a digital showdown that reveals a web of intrigue, alleged fraud, and funding for North Korea’s weapons programs. Under the watchful eyes of a Missouri court order, this operation unfolded, exposing a …

In a remarkable twist of fate, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is embracing a heartfelt transformation towards more intimate and eco-conscious projects after a decade of grand undertakings that, while boosting international trade, carried the weight of significant debt and green qualms. This profound shift coincides with a congregation of leaders from the world’s rising nations in Beijing, as …

In the bustling city of Zaozhuang, China, a group of high school students inadvertently set the internet ablaze with their unconventional performance.  On October 10, 2023, their portrayal of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left audiences in shock. But what stole the show was a banner condemning Japan’s decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima …

In a deeply human gesture of empathy and solidarity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reached out to the grieving families of two Filipinos who tragically lost their lives amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. He candidly described the phone calls he made as “two of the most difficult” moments during his presidential tenure, revealing a leader with a compassionate heart. With heartfelt sincerity, …