Amid the sweltering heat, Thais are increasingly relying on air conditioning during longer nights to stay cool. Combined with the rapid rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, this has led to a growing trend of peak electricity usage occurring at night.

There is something even more unbearable than scorching heat while having a barbecue party in China－mosquitos. While the fast-flying insects cause itchy bumps on people's skin, they are propelling a billion-dollar market that has seen rapid growth in recent years.