May 02, 2026 I just heard about a fascinating development in cancer treatment where scientists have discovered a way to use bacteria to attack tumors from the inside. Traditional cancer drugs often struggle to reach the core of solid tumors because those areas are low in oxygen and have poor
May 01, 2026 Email 1: Subject: Mandalas of Multialignment: Southeast Asia’s Hedging Bets Sender: aseanwonk@substack.com Summary: Announcing the publication of the book “Mandalas of Multialignment: Hedging Bets in Southeast Asia,” which offers a new model explaining and forecasting Southeast Asia’s grand strategy and foreign policy amid evolving regional and global
Apr 30, 2026 Subject: Climate losses test China insurance | Healthcare GenAI hits $30.4b | Consumers rely on AI finances Sender: asianbusinessreview@cmgnewsletter.com Summary: This email covers several key market movements in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the rising challenge of climate losses testing China’s insurance capacity, the expected growth in Generative
Apr 29, 2026 Email 1 Summary: – Subject: How to survive AI layoffs, housing crisis, inflation, and war – Key points: * Inflation accelerated in March to 3.3%, with a record 21.2% surge in gasoline prices, primarily due to the Iran war disrupting oil supply. * Consumer sentiment fell to
Apr 28, 2026 Email 1 Summary: Subject: What Did China Really Gain in New 2026 Southeast Asia Tour? – China’s foreign minister Wang Yi conducted a three-country tour in Southeast Asia advancing Beijing’s regional influence amid other global powers’ engagements. – The tour was marked by geopolitical scrutiny including U.S.-China
Apr 27, 2026 I recently heard about some significant developments in Southeast Asia’s technology sector and retirement planning in Singapore. Grab, known as the region’s leading “Super App,” has experienced a steep decline in its stock price over the last six months. From a high of around $6.50 in October
Apr 25, 2026 Subject: Review: Will Asia’s Aging Security Dilemma Timebomb Explode? From: aseanwonk@substack.com Dear Reader, A new book by scholar Andrew Oros titled Asia’s Aging Security brings much-needed attention to a crucial but often overlooked security challenge in the Indo-Pacific region—one that carries significant implications for Southeast Asia. As
Apr 24, 2026 Email 1: Subject: Showcase Your ESG Excellence and Submit Your Nomination for the ESG Business Awards 2026 Content: – Nomination is open for the 4th annual ESG Business Awards recognizing Asia Pacific organisations for their outstanding environmental, social and governance initiatives. – Categories include Health and Wellness,
Apr 23, 2026 Email 1: Subject: Easing rents lure retailers | China retail shifts to omnichannel | Taiwan FX insurance sales surges Summary: Retail trends in Asia-Pacific reveal easing rents attracting retailers back to key urban locations like Hong Kong streets and Seoul’s retail corridors. China’s retail sector is moving
Apr 22, 2026 Email Summary 1: Why JPMorgan Just Lifted Its S&P 500 Earnings Target – JPMorgan raised its S&P 500 target to 7,600 for year-end, with a possible 8,000 under a “blue sky” scenario driven by easing geopolitical tensions and bullish earnings outlooks. – The forecast upgrade is supported