Author: Faisal Mahmood

New research conducted by World Animal Protection states that two thirds of captive elephants in Thailand’s tourism industry still live in poor conditions, despite some welfare improvements. Most elephants used in Thailand’s tourism industry continue to suffer in captivity, according to new World Animal Protection research.   Elephant in Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Bangkok in Thailand Photograph credit: Abhishek Shankhwar   Nearly two in three captive elephants are still living in poor conditions, despite some limited progress since the last assessment in 2019.   Elephants continue to endure short chaining, inadequate diets, dirty living conditions, lack of veterinary…

In the final days of 2025, when many factories begin winding down and skeleton crews take over, the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong showed no signs of easing up. Robotic arms kept time with one another. Conveyors rolled steadily forward. Lights stayed on long after dark, as electric vehicles continued to come off the line at full pace. If this was a year ending, it did not feel like one slowing down.   VinFast rolled its 200,000th electric vehicle of 2025 out of the Hai Phong plant   That sense of continuity turned into a milestone on December 31,…

Hong Kong Hong Kong is ready to welcome the Year of the Horse with one of the world’s most vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. On 17 February, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will transform the city into a glittering carnival of light, music, global cultures and festive spirit. Celebrate a Lunar New Year like no other, with colorful blossoms in Fairs, incense offerings for good luck in temples across Hong Kong, horse racing on Year of the Horse Raceday, and more.   A vibrant display of performers and floats…

NeoNiche Integrated Solutions, a leader in full-service experiential marketing, has grown to become a prominent player in the industry, known for blending innovative technology with creative brand experiences for prominent technology and B2C brands globally. NeoNiche has appointed Sheraz Hasan, former Head of Marketing for AWS across Asia Pacific & Japan, to its Leadership Board.   Sheraz Hasan   Sheraz brings a wealth of expertise in global marketing, GTM strategy, and scaling businesses in high-growth markets from his leadership role at Amazon Web Services (AWS). During his decade at AWS, Sheraz was instrumental in building and leading the marketing engine…

Orange Health Labs, India’s No. 1-rated diagnostic brand, has launched Orange One, which offers a new way to manage your health. The product flips the current approach to health management by eliminating the pay-per-test business model of the industry.   Orange One by Orange Health Labs redefines preventive care – Rs. 4,999, pay once for a 114+ marker full-body check and access to 100 essential tests all year   Orange One customers can get a complete view of their health risks with a comprehensive full-body check-up that covers 114+ blood markers, including advanced parameters like Apo A1 / Apo B, Troponin…

Hong Kong It’s been a banner year for Hong Kong’s dining and hospitality scene. Fresh off its historic achievement, in which venues in Hong Kong became the first to receive both The World’s Best Bar and The World’s Best Hotel titles the same year, Hong Kong will host the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on 25 March 2026 (Wednesday) for the first time.    Hong Kong hosts Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, showcasing its dynamic and world-class dining scene   The announcement represents a milestone moment for Hong Kong and underscores its position as one of the world’s…

Bringing a fresh spin to home aesthetics, Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), has rolled out a new campaign featuring its power packed Ecolink BLDC fans range, starring actor and brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna.   ‘Fans Reimagined’- Signify unveils its latest Ecolink campaign with Rashmika Mandanna   The new campaign highlights how Ecolink fans seamlessly blend design, style, and performance, reflecting the growing consumer preference for design-led, smart and expressive living spaces. The campaign taps the evolving consumers of today, who increasingly view everyday appliances as an extension of their personal taste and lifestyle.   Set in elegantly crafted, dreamlike environments, the film…

Okaya Power, a trusted name in power backup solutions and solar rooftop systems, has announced the launch of its new JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery. The JXT battery marks Okaya’s latest innovation in the Jumbo Tubular category, designed to deliver higher backup in a more compact form factor. The launch follows the successful introduction of Okaya’s Next-Gen Super Jumbo Tubular (SJT) and Advanced Tall Tubular (TT) batteries in 2025.   Okaya JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery, a compact Jumbo Tubular innovation with Advanced Tubular Technology, AEMS, and Certified Backup Hours for dependable power backup   A Compact Take on Jumbo Tubular Batteries…

The word Dhurandar means an expert or an accomplished person in Sanskrit langauge and the Aditya Dhar has played the role of expert in making the film. This is a spy-thriller which doesn’t seem to give the box office a time to relax and is now the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film.m. The star of the movie Dhurandhar is Ranveer Singh, and the movie has proved to be a big hit and has broken numerous records. So much so that Yashraj films hails Dhurandar as it attains mammoth success in terms of monetary gains, I.e. 1528 crore to date. Nevertheless, the picture…

Wellness is no longer just a whisper. It’s roaring across screens, spas and skies. Netflix’s The White Lotus created a new trend of turning wellness into cultural escapes whilst conversations around gut cleansing, sound baths dominate social conversations. New wellness centres, clinics are sprouting like wildflowers and wellness bookings surge 40 % year on year (Global Wellness Institute). From Bollywood celebs to boardroom executives, 2026 marks the year holistic health becomes a mainstream mandate.   Pioneering this revolution are luxury retreats blending ancient wisdom and cutting-edge rejuvenation. From longevity bio-hacks to hormone balancing retreats for women, itineraries feature resets, detox programs,…