El Niño Likelihood Rises as WMO Warns of Escalating Climate Risks Wisdom Frida2026-06-180527 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
Reporters Without Borders: Global Press Freedom Index Falls to Its Lowest Level in 25 Years Derrick Smith2026-06-180957 views The 2026 World Press Freedom Index shows that global press freedom continues to deteriorate, with the average score hitting a 25-year low. More than half of the countries are classified… Read more
Kansai Airport Completes Major Renovation Ahead of Summer Peak Ferre Keira2026-06-1802.1K views Although inbound visitors to Japan in May slightly declined, several markets set new records. As the summer travel peak approaches, Kansai Airport has completed its renovation and reopened to strengthen… Read more
Taiwan’s PACIFIC Launches Smart Kitchen Showroom in Australia, Targeting Premium Residential Market Business PR2026-06-100835 views SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (MERXWIRE) – Taiwan-based PACIFIC Kitchen Appliances, a brand under LEYANT INDUSTRY CO., LTD., has officially launched its first Australian showroom, marking a key step in the company’s international… Read more
Japan Tourism Shifts from Shopping to Experience-Based Travel Ferre Keira2026-06-0404.4K views As inbound tourism continues to recover, Japan’s tourism consumption has reached a new record high, with both shopping and experience-based spending increasing. The shift indicates that visitor spending patterns are… Read more
2025 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking: Switzerland United States and Singapore Lead Global Rankings Julie Howard2026-06-0403K views Global digital transformation is accelerating, with artificial intelligence and data applications becoming key foundations of national competitiveness. The IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking reflects the strengths of economies in knowledge,… Read more
Japan Sunscreen Market Grows on Male Demand Wisdom Frida2026-06-0402.3K views As summer temperatures and UV levels rise in Japan, the sunscreen market continues to grow, driven by increasing demand for convenient reapplication products and a rising number of male consumers.… Read more
Which Countries Spend the Most on Art? The Global Rankings May Surprise You Derrick Smith2026-06-0401.2K views From the publicly funded welfare systems of the Nordic countries to the billionaire-backed philanthropic model of the United States, leading economies are pursuing vastly different financial and institutional approaches to… Read more
Japan’s Births Hit Record Low, 15 Years Ahead of Forecasts Wisdom Frida2026-06-0402.5K views Japan’s birth rate and number of births have both fallen to record lows, with annual births dropping to around 670,000, nearly 15 years ahead of government projections. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Fashion Intelligence Hosts Taiwan AIoT Showcase in Kuala Lumpur, Expands Malaysia Partnership Network Business PR2026-06-0401.1K views KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (MERXWIRE) – Hosted by Fashion Intelligence Co., Ltd., the “Taiwan AIoT Solutions Showcase — Channel Matching Event” was successfully concluded at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral. The event… Read more