Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260209 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
A Decade of Gains Gold Prices Climb 300% Safe Haven Status in Focus Derrick SmithMarch 19, 20260438 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 Birth Rates Decline as Births Fall 8.6% Over the Past Decade Derrick SmithMarch 19, 20260461 views Over the past decade, global births have declined by approximately 8.6%. This structural shift is gradually weakening future labor supply and economic momentum. TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The global population… Read more
Handmade Heritage Goods See Fresh Growth in Global Market Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260183 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, 20260561 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, 20260350 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, 20260796 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, 20260513 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, 20260413 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, 20260337 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