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Nikkei Asia reports that the electric vehicle race in Southeast Asia may be leaving ordinary drivers behind, as competition among automakers pushes prices beyond what many consumers in the region can afford. The article highlights a tension between the industry's rapid expansion and affordability for mass-market buyers.
- 2US Agency Flags Very Strong El Nino Expected for 2026-2027●NEDTalk—The Very Strong El Nino of 2026–2027: How a Warm Tropical Pacific Ocean May Reshape Weather Worldwide
NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service is highlighting forecasts of a very strong El Nino in 2026-2027, warning that unusually warm waters in the tropical Pacific could reshape weather patterns worldwide. Strong El Nino events typically bring heavier rains to parts of the Americas, drought to Australia and Southeast Asia, and altered hurricane and monsoon seasons, prompting scientists to urge early preparation.
- 3Malaysian pet food startup Notti eyes export-driven growth●Malaysian pet food startup Notti targets exports for half of sales within three years
Malaysian pet food startup Notti says it aims to derive half of its sales from exports within three years. The company is betting on growing demand for pet products beyond its home market as it scales up. The announcement highlights the ambitions of a young local brand in Southeast Asia's expanding pet care industry.