Baseball’s Business Is Growing Beyond the Ballpark Julie HowardMarch 26, 20260453 views From the cheer economy and player card collectables market to multifunctional ballpark spaces, the baseball industry is reshaping fan spending through cross-sector integration, driving greater diversification and stronger engagement. TAIPEI,… Read more
Streaming and Data as the New Frontier of Baseball Consumer Spending Julie HowardMarch 26, 20260323 views Following the record-breaking viewership of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour has emerged among baseball fans. Spending is shifting from one-off stadium ticket purchases… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260351 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
Handmade Heritage Goods See Fresh Growth in Global Market Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260367 views The latest market report challenges the long-held perception that traditional crafts are no longer in demand. Forecasts indicate that the global handicrafts market will exceed USD 1.3 trillion in this… Read more
Short, High-Frequency Travel Emerges as a New Trend Among Younger Generations Julie HowardMarch 12, 20260693 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 HowardMarch 12, 20260451 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 HowardMarch 5, 202601.1K 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 HowardMarch 5, 20260634 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 Museums See Strong Rebound as Visitor Numbers Near Pre-Pandemic Levels Julie HowardFebruary 26, 20260779 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 HowardFebruary 26, 20260836 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