Maria SantosLiving
Heavy Rains Trigger Bangkok Flooding and Disrupt Tourist Travel
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has issued a safety notice after severe traffic congestion snarled major municipal transit corridors.
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Minjun ParkFood
Rain-Soaked Dragon Fruit Yields Spike Prices Amid Diminished Supply
Extended periods of rainfall have negatively impacted dragon fruit production, resulting in a doubling of farm-gate prices since May to VND15,000 (US$0.57) per kilogram. The price of the red-fleshed variety has seen an increase to VND20,000 in the Central…
Rajiv MenonGeneral
South Korea’s ‘mallcations’ Trend: Unprecedented Weather Boosts Indoor Retail Sales
As South Korea experiences an intense summer marked by unprecedented heatwaves and monsoon downpours, there’s been a noticeable uptick in customers choosing to spend their leisure time indoors. This trend, known as “mallcations,” is resulting in a significant…