Japan’s Rising Prices Put Pressure on Households as 95% of Consumers Feel Costs Increasing Ferre KeiraAugust 21, 202601.9K views Rising prices in Japan continue to impact people’s lives, with over 90% of respondents believing that prices are currently higher than last year, and another 90% expecting them to continue… Read more
KONST Signs Data Center Collaboration Agreement with SM+ Data Centers and LG Sinar Mas for SMX01, Expanding Its Compute Footprint into Southeast Asia Business PRAugust 6, 20260647 views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – Taiwan-based AI infrastructure company KONST today signed a collaboration agreement with SM+ Data Centers and LG Sinar Mas (LGSM) for the SMX01 data center during a… Read more
Japan’s Convenience Stores Become Summer Cooling Havens Ferre KeiraAugust 5, 202602.2K views As Japan faces another summer of extreme heat, convenience stores have become more than just places to shop. With extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of daily services, they… Read more
Japan Theme Park Ticket Prices Continue to Rise, Increasing Summer Travel Costs Ferre KeiraAugust 5, 202602.2K views Japan’s tourism boom continues, but the cost of visiting theme parks is also increasing. In 2026, more Japanese leisure facilities raised admission fees, while dynamic pricing systems became increasingly common,… Read more
Switching to Decaf Coffee in the Afternoon? Study Reveals Potential Benefits for Memory and Brain Health Julie HowardJuly 30, 20260431 views Many people drink coffee for an energy boost, but recent research suggests that decaffeinated coffee may retain certain natural compounds that could be associated with improved memory and cognitive function.… Read more
As AI Adoption Accelerates, Data Centres Drive a Surge in Global Electricity Demand Julie HowardJuly 30, 20260367 views The rapid adoption of AI applications is driving significant growth in data centre electricity demand. As energy consumption continues to rise, securing a stable power supply has become a major… Read more
Taiwan’s Through My Eyes Exhibition Launches 360° Virtual Experience, Bringing an Innovative Exploration of Mental Health to Global Audiences Business PRJuly 29, 20260873 views Pioneering Taiwanese exhibition combines anonymous storytelling, art, psychology, neuroscience, and practical resources to foster empathy, understanding, and healing. TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – Following its acclaimed debut in Taipei this past… Read more
Cocoa Prices Soar Over 170% as Alternative Ingredients Transform the Future of Food Julie HowardJuly 23, 20260508 views Extreme weather events and supply chain disruptions are causing significant price volatility in key food ingredients, including cocoa, coffee beans, and eggs. In response to climate change challenges, the development… Read more
53% of Consumers Plan to Buy More Fiber-Rich Foods as Precision Nutrition Reshapes the Global Food Market Julie HowardJuly 23, 20260508 views As global obesity rates continue to rise and consumers become increasingly health-conscious, the global food industry is shifting from emphasising large portions and satiety toward precision nutrition and calorie management.… Read more
Japanese Women Eager to Learn but Face Barriers Ferre KeiraJuly 23, 202602K views As artificial intelligence and digital transformation reshape the workplace, lifelong learning has become increasingly important for maintaining career competitiveness. Japan’s latest gender equality report shows that women are more likely… Read more