Thai plastics crisis puts SME factories at risk as costs surge
Saran Srimanoch, managing director of Grand Polymers Inter Co., Ltd., said Thailand’s plastics industry was worth more than…
Health insurer VHI doubled its surplus in 2025 (when it hiked premiums twice) – The Journal
Health insurer VHI doubled its surplus in 2025 (when it hiked premiums twice) The Journal VHI paid out €1.8bn…
Rising second-hand home sales offer tentative signs of a floor in China’s property slump
Transactions of pre-owned homes in major Chinese cities led by Shanghai surged in March, fuelling expectations that the…
Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork,…
Latest 2026 Consumer Report Examines MemoTril Brain Supplement Ingredients, Memory Enhancement Marketing, and What Consumers Should Verify
Consumer Interest in Cognitive Support Supplements Continues Rising The cognitive support supplement category has experienced sustained growth over…
Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers
A worker handles components for a steel sieve at HCC, a company that uses parts to make combines,…
China’s export-led growth is looking more and more unsustainable while a real estate crash and reeling consumers fuel deflationary spiral
The flood of Chinese exports around the world helped the economy blow past President Donald Trump’s massive tariff…
Only 19% of Oman’s consumers use cash: Report
Muscat – Across Oman, payment habits continue to rapidly evolve, with more consumers embracing faster, more secure digital…
Opinion | How You Can Help Save Boreal Forests in 2026
North America’s boreal forests are crucial for wildlife and the climate, but we’re literally trashing them to make…
Irish watchdog calls for EU reform to allow fans return tickets bought under pressure
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DoorDash Launches Grocery Shopping App Within ChatGPT
DoorDash is teaming up with OpenAI to bring grocery shopping options directly into ChatGPT. The new DoorDash app…
China’s consumers hunt for bargains after subsidy-fueled demand fizzles
Economy Conveyor belt sushi and low-cost goods thrive while smartphone shipments fall China’s consumer sentiment remains soft despite…