A Decade of Gains Gold Prices Climb 300% Safe Haven Status in Focus Derrick Smith2026-03-190976 views Dubbed the “King of Safe Havens,” gold has experienced price fluctuations over the past decade but has maintained a steady upward trend. From around $1,050 per ounce in early 2016,… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie Howard2026-03-190414 views Amid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over… Read more
Short, High-Frequency Travel Emerges as a New Trend Among Younger Generations Julie Howard2026-03-120736 views With borders reopening and international flight networks fully recovering, the tourism market is undergoing a structural transformation. Younger generations are no longer fixated on taking long annual vacations; instead, they… Read more
Taiwan Among Asia’s Freest Economies, Second Only to Singapore Julie Howard2026-03-120648 views Taiwan has emerged as a global leader in economic freedom: according to the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom released by the Heritage Foundation, Taiwan delivered a strong performance, ranking 5th… Read more
Passwords Are Changing: Why Length Now Beats Complexity Julie Howard2026-03-050937 views Passwords are not necessarily more secure when they are more complex. In recent years, cybersecurity guidance has increasingly favoured a length-first approach, recommending the use of three meaningful yet uncommon… Read more
Beyond Tourism, More Than 50 Countries Have Introduced Dedicated Digital Nomad Visas Julie Howard2026-03-050590 views More countries are introducing digital nomad visas and long-term residency options, giving workers greater flexibility in where they choose to live and work. SEATTLE, WA (MERXWIRE) – Working while travelling… Read more
Global Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Over 1.1 Billion Affected Worldwide Julie Howard2026-02-260722 views Amid intensifying social and economic pressures, mental health has emerged as a major global public health concern. The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 1.1 billion people worldwide are… Read more
Global Museums See Strong Rebound as Visitor Numbers Near Pre-Pandemic Levels Julie Howard2026-02-2601.5K views With the normalisation of global cross-border travel, museum attendance saw a significant resurgence in 2025. Iconic institutions, such as the Musée du Louvre, have regained the 9-million-visitor milestone, with cultural… Read more
Foreign Tourists Face Higher Fees as Attractions Revise Pricing Policies Julie Howard2026-02-2601.2K views Many popular tourist attractions around the world have implemented a “double pricing system,” with foreign tourists generally paying higher prices than domestic residents. The price difference at some attractions exceeds… Read more
Interactive Immersive Exhibitions Gain Traction Worldwide Julie Howard2026-02-2601.1K views Immersive exhibitions that integrate digital projection and interactive technologies are attracting large audiences into dynamic audiovisual environments. Industry data indicate that immersive productions possess advantages in touring capability and scalable… Read more