New genomic research links genetics to sweet taste preferences, with implications for metabolic health and consumer behavior across ASEAN. A study of nearly 500,000 people found genetic predisposition adds 7 grams of daily sweet food intake, raising diabetes risk.
Dermatologists reveal 19 overrated beauty products, from toners to gel manicures, and explain why simpler routines save money without compromising skin health.
Online thrifting in Southeast Asia offers value and sustainability, but hidden costs, shipping fees, and spatial mismatches can turn bargains into liabilities. Here's how to shop smart.
The US-Venezuela oil deal could reshape global energy dynamics. Wei-Ling Tan analyzes implications for ASEAN markets, infrastructure challenges, and what it means for regional energy security.
The FDA has recalled 12 herbal supplements over labeling violations and undeclared allergens. For ASEAN's booming wellness market, this is a governance lesson in regulatory gaps and supply chain traceability.
As ASEAN incomes rise, the air hockey table market is booming. We analyze the top models and the regional trends driving home entertainment spending.
Europe's first sea-based dolphin sanctuary in Taranto offers ASEAN a data-driven, ethical model for marine conservation and economic regeneration.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to Britain without police protection, testing the security framework established after their 2020 departure from royal duties and raising governance questions.
Germany's far-right AfD could win its first state government in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6. Ulrich Siegmund's polished campaign tests the 'firewall' and raises governance questions for investors watching European stability.
Canada’s C$27.6 billion tariff package against US goods, covering 700+ items, signals a new phase in North American trade tensions. The dispute’s ripple effects could reshape supply chains and investment flows into ASEAN.
Bangladesh considers joining the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact, a move that could test its non-aligned foreign policy and strain ties with India.
The Audrey Hobert Tiny Desk debate offers a case study in how collective opinion shapes individual expression. Here is what the North Node in Aquarius means for creators and brands across Southeast Asia.
A UK Biobank study using post-war sugar rationing data finds that limiting sugar in the first 1,000 days of life is linked to lower dementia risk, with implications for ASEAN preventive health policy.
Pediatricians across the region warn that iron deficiency, vaccine myths, and screen time habits are undermining child health. Here's what the evidence shows and what ASEAN families should do.
Daily avocado intake cuts LDL cholesterol by 49 nmol/L, a 4% heart disease risk reduction. New data supports avocado as a scalable preventive health tool for ASEAN economies.
Singapore's cycling accidents surged 25% to 772 in 2025, a four-year high, as total road deaths hit a 10-year peak of 149. Enforcement and infrastructure are under scrutiny.
Scotland's rural hotel rates surged 9.2% as 'coolcation' demand from US and UK travellers reshapes tourism. A data-driven case study for ASEAN's cooler highland destinations.
Tesla and eight automakers recall 4.3 million vehicles in China, the largest ever, over emergency door handle safety. Beijing's crackdown on EV design signals a regulatory shift with global implications.
The DRC's Ebola outbreak has killed over 2,500 people and is spreading exponentially. This analysis examines the governance gaps behind the crisis and the lessons for ASEAN's health security and economic resilience.
Global fiction recommendations offer Southeast Asian policymakers and professionals a lens on governance, technology, and resilience. Explore key titles and their regional relevance.
The US dollar hovers near a three-month low after the Treasury's bond market intervention. For ASEAN markets, a softer greenback offers relief on imported inflation, but Jackson Hole and Fed policy under Warsh remain key risks.
US Treasury buyback plan eases bond market pressure, setting up Asian stocks for gains. Regional markets poised to rebound as long-dated yields fall from multi-decade highs.
Trump's decision to halve US-South Korea military exercises undermines Seoul's path to wartime operational control, creating strategic costs that outweigh marginal savings and sending troubling signals across the region.
Japan's farmers are shifting to nocturnal operations as record heatwaves threaten an ageing workforce. With 59 agricultural deaths in 2024 and US$46 billion in lost income, the adaptation strategy offers lessons for ASEAN.
Singapore's productivity culture meets Hollywood fitness. Tom Holland's 20-minute 'Cindy' workout offers a data-driven, time-efficient protocol for Southeast Asia's busy professionals. A CrossFit coach analyzes the ROI.
Analyzing Hayden Panettiere's fashion and beauty brand partnerships offers lessons for ASEAN markets on celebrity commerce, from Neutrogena to Saint Laurent.
The USDA has published the first nutritional profile for watermelon rind, turning a common waste product into a quantifiable food resource. For Southeast Asia, the data supports circular economy goals and food security strategies.
Avengers: Doomsday presales are 65% ahead of Spider-Man's record pace, while Dune: Part Three's Imax 70mm screenings are selling out. A historic holiday box office is taking shape.
The dead hang, a simple bar hold, offers a measurable proxy for functional longevity. Grip strength matters for ageing workforces across ASEAN, and 30 seconds is a practical target for most women over 40.
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