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A few years ago, most wearables acted like polished step counters. They counted sleep, guessed recovery, and turned your pulse into colorful charts. In 2026, consumer wearables do more. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

HANOI/SEOUL -- Long a laggard in developing business overseas compared to rivals Samsung and Hyundai, South Korea's SK Group is making a bold move into Vietnam in an attempt to catch up by tapping the country's wealth of youthful consumers. [2]

Consumer confidence in Finland remained stagnant and weak in August 2024, according to the latest data from Statistics Finland. (confirmed by 4 sources) [3]

The Thai government plans to launch the second phase of its "co-payment" consumer subsidy scheme in January, a government spokesperson said on Monday, as the government tries to boost a struggling economy. [4]

The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). [5]

Sources
[1] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-21 · 100% match

Consumer Wearables Get Diagnostic Teeth in 2026

A few years ago, most wearables acted like polished step counters. They counted sleep, guessed recovery, and turned your pulse into colorful charts. In 2026, consumer wearables do more.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-06-05 · 100% match

South Korea's SK Group bets big on Vietnam's 100m consumer market

HANOI/SEOUL -- Long a laggard in developing business overseas compared to rivals Samsung and Hyundai, South Korea's SK Group is making a bold move into Vietnam in an attempt to catch up by tapping the country's wealth of youthful consumers.

[3] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2024-08-30 · 100% match

Consumer confidence remains weak and unchanged in August 2024

Consumer confidence in Finland remained stagnant and weak in August 2024, according to the latest data from Statistics Finland.

[4] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 100% match

Thailand plans second phase of consumer subsidy scheme in January: official

The Thai government plans to launch the second phase of its "co-payment" consumer subsidy scheme in January, a government spokesperson said on Monday, as the government tries to boost a struggling economy.

[5] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 100% match

Consumer confidence hit by war and political turbulence

The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

[6] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2023-09-28 · 100% match

Consumer responses to shrinking products - How common is "Shrinkflation"?

The Consumer Association investigated how common it is for products to gradually shrink without a corresponding decrease in the selling price.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-10-03 · 100% match

Consumer group demands additional support measures from BYD after acute price cut

BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms. Jirapon Sinthuprai, received a letter from the BYD Consumer Protection an

[8] TH www.nationthailand.com · 2025-07-09 · 100% match

June’s Consumer Confidence Index drops to 46.7 amid concerns over Trump’s tariffs, household debt

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) and spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, revealed the results of a public opinion survey of 5,652 people nationwide.

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-03-23 · 100% match

Thailand warns against consuming mangrove horseshoe crabs

Health officials have issued warnings to the public after two people died and five others were hospitalized after consuming mangrove horseshoe crabs, which are lethally toxi

[10] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2024-09-17 · 100% match

HS: Consumer cautiousness weighs on electronics retailers in Finland

THE DIFFICULTIES of consumer electronics and home appliance retailers are expected to continue, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

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