Melbourne and Sydney: World’s Most Expensive Cities for Beer and Cigarettes

Australian Beer and Cigarette Taxes Top Global Rankings, Sparking Industry Warnings Deutsche Bank’s 2026 cost of living index reveals Melbourne and Sydney as the world’s most expensive cities for beer and cigarettes, with prices for five beers and two packs of Marlboros reaching $US111.20 and $US109.50 respectively. The data highlights a “relentless” rise in sin … Read more

UK-Backed ASEAN Health Program Funds 20 Projects Across Southeast Asia

The ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) has launched its inaugural round of funding, selecting 20 projects to strengthen regional resilience against health threats. According to a statement from the British Embassy in Jakarta on June 5, 2026, these initiatives span government, academia, and civil society, targeting critical issues like antimicrobial resistance, disease surveillance, and climate-related … Read more