Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | May 19th, 2026

Startup Cities and Wellness Communities Reimagine the Future

AI anxiety is fueling unease. In response, “startup societies” are springing up – reimagining cities from scratch to model brighter futures.

How Midlife Women Are Changing the Wellness Economy and What That Means for Brands

As more women approach midlife with curiosity and agency, the industries built around wellness are being forced to keep up.​

Function buys SuppCo to tackle supplement trust

The deal brings lab testing and supplement verification under one roof as consumers demand more proof, not promises.

Thailand’s Konvy raises $22M Series B led by Cool Japan Fund to accelerate SEA expansion – TNGlobal

Konvy Pte. Ltd., a Thailand-based omnichannel beauty and personal care platform, has on Tuesday announced the successful close of its $22 million Series B funding round, led by Cool Japan Fund Inc. (CJF).

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