Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.
The US dairy industry is experiencing a whey protein boom, fueled by GLP-1 weight loss drugs, leading to shortages and price hikes. This shift is transforming cheesemaking, with whey now a valuable co-product rather than waste, and impacting traditional dairy production.
Philippine authorities temporarily banned the GoreBox online gaming app after a school shooting in Tacloban killed three students and injured 20. One suspect reportedly played the game, known for graphic violence. The ban is a precautionary measure to assess the platform's role in the tragic incident.
Sri Lanka is becoming a hub for transnational cybercrime as Chinese-run scam operations relocate from Southeast Asia. Police report an alarming increase, with nearly 700 foreigners arrested this year. Recent raids in Colombo uncovered fake documents and large sums of money.
The UN warns of the imminent return of El Niño, which is expected to bring raised global temperatures and weather extremes, with Asia being one of the most exposed regions.
Extreme heat in South and Southeast Asia is causing "recovery deficit" among informal workers, leaving them exhausted before work. A report highlights hotter nights and urban heat island effects impacting millions, leading to lost wages, health issues, and economic stress.
Thailand is drastically cutting visa-free stays for tourists from over 90 countries, reducing them to 30 or 15 days from the current 60. Officials aim to curb crime involving foreigners, including drug offenses and sex trafficking, while boosting the vital tourism economy.
Researchers identify Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a 27-tonne, 27m-long sauropod dinosaur from fossils in Thailand, dating back 100-120 million years, twice the size of a T-Rex.
