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, 20260583 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, 202602.1K 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
El Niño Likelihood Rises as WMO Warns of Escalating Climate Risks Julie HowardJune 18, 20260414 views The global climate system may be entering another El Niño cycle, with extreme weather risks continuing to escalate. Climate change is increasingly shaping the global economy and household expenditures, from… Read more
Tokyo’s Shibuya Cracks Down on Littering, Fines Set at 2,000 Yen Ferre KeiraMay 21, 202602.2K views Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward has strengthened its anti-littering measures under revised local regulations that took effect in April 2026, with penalties officially enforced starting in June. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As… Read more
WMO Warns El Niño Could Return by May as Global Extreme Weather Risks Rise Derrick SmithApril 30, 202601.1K views According to the WMO’s latest report, a clear warming trend has been observed in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. El Niño could return as early as May to July this year,… Read more
Japan Promotes “100-Year Food” Program to Preserve Regional Culinary Traditions Ferre KeiraMarch 12, 202602.2K views Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is promoting the “100-Year Food” program to preserve and pass down regional food traditions that have been maintained within local communities for generations. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Japan Tourism Remains Resilient Despite 60.7% Drop in Chinese Visitors Bertram ClarkFebruary 25, 202602.8K views The ongoing depreciation of the yen has made Japan an increasingly cost-effective destination, drawing a massive influx of overseas tourists. Between late 2025 and early 2026, the resumption and expansion of several international routes—including Busan-Fukuoka, Taipei-Narita, Bangkok-Sendai, and Sydney-New Chitose—have further bolstered these arrival numbers. Read more
Global Warming Brings Double Blow: Summer Heat and Winter Snowstorms Bertram ClarkFebruary 18, 202602.5K views TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The impacts of global warming are far more complex than we imagine. When people discuss climate change, they often focus on extreme summer heat, melting glaciers,… Read more
JR East to Raise Yamanote Line Fares by Up to 22.9% from March Sheila NellyFebruary 2, 20260983 views JR East announced a comprehensive fare increase starting March 14th, with commuter tickets on the Yamanote Line increasing by up to 22.9%, significantly increasing the monthly burden on commuters. Kanto… Read more
VINCI Wins Contract to Renovate a Waste Treatment Plant Near Paris Business PRJanuary 14, 20260392 views Rebuilding the Romainville-Bobigny facility Building a river freight port to reduce the plant’s carbon emissions A contract exceeding €200 million for VINCI Construction PARIS, FRANCE (MERXWIRE) – Syctom has entrusted a… Read more