Chinese consumers are increasingly adopting a 'single-use economy,' favoring disposable products for convenience and specific experiences. The market is projected to reach 171,131 million yuan by 2030, driven by younger generations. Standards for single-use underwear will take…
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The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a Facebook page named 'Pet shop สินค้าสัตว์เลี้ยง' that advertised the sale of flea-and-tick drops for pets. The advertisement claimed to be an authorized distributor, offering safe and affordable purchases. However,…
The herbal tea market in Japan has a long history, starting with green tea and hojicha. In the late Edo period, chamomile was introduced by the Dutch, and in 1969, the German company Pompadour began importing herbal teas. The market has evolved through three distinct phases: the…
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FutureBuild Asia 2026, alongside DOMOTEX Southeast Asia 2026 and R+T Southeast Asia 2026, will be held from November 11–13, 2026, at BITEC Bangna Halls 98–99 in Bangkok. The event features over 160 speakers from Thailand and abroad presenting more than 36 sessions across nine…
Since August, large-scale advertisements in China's shopping malls, bus stops, and airports have shifted from entertainment celebrities to leading scientists. The campaign highlights figures such as Qian Xuesen, Deng Jiaxian, Yuan Longping, and Tu Youyou, citing their global…
In October 2026, Netflix announced the departure of Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, who joined in 2016 and oversaw global content strategy from 2023. She was succeeded by Peter Rice, formerly of Disney and Fox. Shortly after, Dan Lin, head of film since 2024, also left…
Peeti PR, a marketing and public relations consultancy based in Thailand, is organizing an event titled 'Brand & Brain Bar EP.1: Rebrand Your Life'. The event will feature a collaboration between Peeti PR's Chief Energizer Officer, Bunyanyu Boonburee (Miss Brand), and Dr. Uten…
Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) security update for the .NET framework to address a critical vulnerability in the Brotli decoder known as Broccoli2Shell, Node2Shell, or HTTP2Shell. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-111497, stems from an out-of-bounds write in the…
Fortinet has released a security hardening update for FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiMail, and FortiAuthenticator to address critical and high severity vulnerabilities discovered with the assistance of AI. Details regarding the specific vulnerabilities will not be…
The World Travel & Culture Expo (WTCE) 2026 will be held from October 29–31, 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Muang Thong Thani, Hall 9–10. Organized by Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group of China in partnership with Thailand's Ministry of…
Apple has launched the new iPad mini 8, featuring an 8.5-inch OLED screen with a nano-texture coating option that offers twice the brightness of previous models. The device is powered by the A20 Pro chip, which shares specifications with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo,…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed via video conference with Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank Group, that the Japanese investment giant has selected Malaysia as a historic investment destination worth approximately $50 billion. The funds will focus on artificial…
Anthropic has filed an S-1 document to prepare for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq, listing its Class A shares under the ticker ANT. The filing, submitted in June and previously confidential, reveals financial data for the first half of 2026 showing total revenue of…
Apple has introduced the iPad mini 8, featuring a new A20 Pro chip, an 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, and an IP67 water and dust resistance rating for the first time in the series. The device is thinner at 5.4mm and lighter at 255 grams compared to its predecessor, with…
At the 60th Annual Academic Conference (RCOST 2026) held at the PEACH Convention Center in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, MTEC, a research center under NSTDA, displayed five orthopedic innovations developed with five private Thai partner companies. The exhibition, themed 'Essential…
Port Polska has transitioned from preparation to active construction across key areas including airports, high-speed rail, and logistics infrastructure, aiming to enhance regional trade and investment. The project has already spent approximately EUR 1.72 billion, with…
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The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Materials and Metallurgy Technology Center (MTEC) received the NRCT Award for Social, Community, and Elderly projects at the NRCT Forum 2026. The award recognized their wearable technology designed to predict…
The Chinese Ministry of Health and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have officially implemented a set of national food safety standards and 50 revised specifications. These measures establish new benchmarks for supply chain control, covering contaminant…
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The Thai Trade Office in Guangzhou conducted the 'Think Rice Think Thailand' campaign during the Guangzhou Gourmet Week (GGW) 2026 from October 10 to 19, 2026. The event featured nine Thai businesses representing ten brands, including Thai SELECT restaurants and products.…
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Poland's consumer price index (CPI) rose to 4.0% year-on-year in September, matching expectations with fuel prices as the primary driver. Other food and energy prices also showed upward signs, increasing the risk of a widespread energy shock impact on the economy. Inflation is…
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