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Three Key Tech Forces Powering Asia’s Trillion Dollar Gen Alpha Surge

16 Mar 26

Gen Alpha is the emerging growth engine for Asian economies. Nearly one billion Gen Alphas shape demand to 2040, while their parents, now the household decision-makers, sustain USD9 trillion in 2025 family spend. As the oldest Alphas work from 2030, their outlays will record USD3 trillion by 2040. This scale requires action: safer, human-centred, ultra-convenient, personalised tech, especially in AI, social media and gamification, and smart devices.

David Zhang

David Zhang

Article

When Disruption Becomes the Baseline: Rethinking Travel for a Polycrisis World

11 Mar 26

Geopolitical challenges are becoming ever more disruptive to travel operations. Rather than isolated incidents, they now serve as a stress test for a new operational baseline in which macro shocks – geopolitical, socioeconomic, and climate-related – are increasingly frequent and prone to cascading through global systems. In this era of polycrisis, resilience, corridor diversification, and digital seamlessness must become central to travel and tourism businesses’ growth strategies. The US/Israel-Iran war and its spillover effects on GCC countries is illustration of this disruptive risk.

An Hodgson

An Hodgson

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US-Israel-Iran War Set to Impact the Global Economy, Oil Markets, and Consumers

5 Mar 26

The US/Israel-Iran war, launched on 28 February, has introduced a material geopolitical shock into global markets. Given the region’s economic scale and its critical role in global energy supply, the consequences reach far beyond regional security, affecting the global economy, commodity markets and consumers. The risk of oil price surges, rising inflation and travel disruption is significant, although the full extent of the impact will depend on how long the war lasts.

Jana Rude

Jana Rude

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US Heat Pump Adoption Continues to Rise Amid Shifting Policy Support

25 Feb 26

Despite lagging behind European adoption rates, heat pumps in the US have outsold traditional gas furnaces annually since 2021, according to RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute). Since 2015, the Energy Information Administration has reported higher residential HVAC activity each year. With cooling rates increasing due to higher average global temperatures, heat pumps have two points in their favour.

Benjamin Bahena

Benjamin Bahena

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Low Loyalty, High Scrutiny: Drinks Innovation in the Age of Social Media

17 Feb 26

Internet culture and social media are major catalysts of drink creations and trends but also platforms for scrutiny and accountability. Consumers are reacting quickly, critically and publicly to new food and beverage products. Press play to hear from Howard Telford, Senior Global Insight Manager – Soft Drinks, on how brands can navigate and adapt to these shifts. 

Howard Telford

Howard Telford

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2026 Consumer Trends and Industry Insights

5 Feb 26 | GMT: 03:00 PM

Get ready to turn consumer trends into opportunities for your brand. Watch our webinar for insights on the biggest lifestyle shifts in 2026 and the impact of these evolving priorities across industries.

Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International

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