Japan’s declining birth rate could create a scenario where only one child under the age of 14 remains in the nation by 2720, warns Hiroshi Yoshida, a professor at Tohoku University’s Research Center for Aged Economy and Society : hubs.la/Q032d1GN0

In December, Dior unveiled its opulent Gold House concept store in Bangkok, marking a bold entry into Thailand’s thriving luxury market. Designed by Luca Albero, the store features 6,700 square feet of lush gardens and 860 square feet of interior space : hubs.la/Q031dSmt0

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Miami Harbour has welcomed its first-ever floating padel court, a transportable venue that redefines sports and luxury. This sleek court blends innovative design with the natural beauty of Miami’s waterfront : hubs.la/Q0300pwV0

Pantone has unveiled Mocha Mousse (17-1230) as its Colour of the Year for 2025, a rich, chocolatey brown that embodies warmth, comfort and the growing allure of little treat culture. Read more on LS:N Global, on today's #NeedToKnow : hubs.la/Q02_dwYb0

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Ikea has opened a luxury-inspired pop-up store, Hus of Frakta, on London’s Oxford Street, celebrating the brand’s iconic blue Frakta bag : hubs.la/Q02-jK3-0

In case you aren't familiar with The Synthocene Era, you can find an introduction to the macrotrend in this video ⬇️ On LS:N Global we are exploring The Synthocene Era: hubs.la/Q02ZS6730 Book your demo: hubs.la/Q02ZS6b_0

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Aldi is advancing its sustainability efforts with The Hop Foundry beer range, crafted from surplus food items and sold exclusively in its stores : hubs.la/Q02ZMDHl0

There's still time to sign up to our upcoming free Future Forecast 2025 webinar taking place next week, on 5 December from 2:00pm–2:30pm. Across 10 sectors, we spotlight 50 trends set to define 2025: hubs.la/Q02ZGTRJ0 #FutureForecast2025

A new report by Pew Research Center highlights the growing influence of news personalities on social media, revealing that nearly 40% of US adults under 30 now regularly get their news from news influencers. Read more on today's #NeedToKnow : hubs.la/Q02Zj0Br0

Chester Zoo has unveiled a rebrand developed in partnership with branding agency How&How. The project, which was developed over two years, repositions the zoo as a hub for conservation, breeding and global research : hubs.la/Q02YSsfm0

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Dating app #Bumble has released its highly anticipated 2025 trend report which highlights a shift toward more authentic and intentional relationships. ‘Women are no longer willing to tolerae BS,’ Bumble states : hubs.la/Q02YGW9Y0

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Our deputy creative foresight editor, Olivia Houghton, was at Global Wellness Summit recently exploring what the Synthocene Era means for the Beauty, Health, and Wellness sector. You can explore our Beauty, Health, and Wellness research here: hubs.la/Q02Yb2XK0