Japan’s Hotel Battle: Luxurious Breakfast Becomes a Key Selling Point Ferre Keira2024-10-0303.5K views Japan’s tourism sector is booming, with visitors spending an average of 150,000 yen per person, a significant portion of which goes to accommodation. As hotels compete to attract international tourists,… Read more
Asia Dominates Instant Noodle Market: China Leads in Total Consumption While Vietnam Tops Per Capita Rankings Ferre Keira2024-09-26011.5K views The top five instant noodles sales are from Asian countries, with China ranking first in total consumption and Vietnam ranking first in per capita consumption. HANOI, VIETNAM (Merxwire) – The… Read more
The popularity of Japan’s Hometown Tax Payment System Surges, Donations Exceed 1 Trillion Yen Ferre Keira2024-09-1801.4K views Japan’s hometown tax donation system is becoming increasingly popular among the Japanese people. In 2023, hometown tax donations exceeded the 1 trillion yen mark, an increase of 15% compared with… Read more
When the Price of Rice in Japan Soars, What is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Eat It? Ferre Keira2024-09-1104.9K views New rice prices in Japan have increased by 30% to 50% compared with last year. “Udon” has become the first choice as an alternative to rice, and Matsuya and Yoshinoya’s… Read more
Global Instant Noodles Demand Declines for First Time, Nissin Foods Bucks Trend and Grows Ferre Keira2024-08-2902.8K views Global demand for instant noodles fell by 0.8% for the first time, but Nissin Foods’ revenue bucked the trend and grew by 5.5%. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – Instant noodles are… Read more
Vietnam Coffee Prices Hit Record High, Exports Expected to Exceed US$5 Billion Ferre Keira2024-08-2101.4K views The price of Robusta coffee beans produced in Vietnam is approaching US$5,000/ton, hitting a record high. HANOI, VIETNAM (Merxwire) – Vietnam is the second largest exporter of coffee beans. Affected… Read more
Vietnam had Nearly 10 Million International Tourists in the First Seven Months, with Asia Accounting for the Majority Ferre Keira2024-08-1801.3K views In the first seven months, the cumulative number of international tourists was nearly 10 million, an increase of 51% compared with the same period last year and 1.9% compared with… Read more
Record High Pork Prices in Japan Due to Heatwave, Yen Depreciation, and Inflation Ferre Keira2024-08-0805.6K views The combination of intense heat, yen depreciation, and rising prices has driven Japan’s wholesale pork prices to a record high, with the cost per kilogram surpassing 700 yen. This surge… Read more
Surge in Visitors from Taiwan and U.S. Drives Record Tourism Numbers in Japan Ferre Keira2024-07-2903.5K views In June, Japan saw a record number of foreign tourists, primarily driven by visitors from Taiwan and the United States, both set new single-month records. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – The… Read more
Breakthrough in Artificial Seedling Technology Promises Relief Amid Record High Japanese Eel Prices Ferre Keira2024-07-2302.6K views As the price of eel in Japan hits a record high, research on the cultivation of artificial eel seedlings has received good news. The cost has dropped by 95% (about… Read more