GPPC Partners with Japanese Industrial Gas Giant AWI to Enter the High-Growth Semiconductor Specialty Materials Market Business PR2026-08-250835 views OSAKA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Amid growing demand for advanced semiconductor materials, Grand Pacific Petrochemical Corporation (GPPC) (TWSE: 1312) announced today (August 25) that it has partnered with Japanese industrial gas… Read more
Japan’s Population Continues to Shrink as Foreign Resident Population Surpasses 4 Million Ferre Keira2026-08-2101.8K views Japan is facing a major demographic shift as its Japanese population continues to decline while the number of foreign residents rises rapidly. New data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs… Read more
Japan’s Rising Prices Put Pressure on Households as 95% of Consumers Feel Costs Increasing Ferre Keira2026-08-2101.8K 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
Japan’s Air Conditioner Market Grows Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 Ferre Keira2026-08-0602K views Japan’s air conditioner market is heating up, driven by rising temperatures and energy-efficiency policies. With new energy standards set to take effect in 2027, growing demand for early replacements has… Read more
Japan’s Food Exports Hit Record High as Green Tea and Yellowtail Lead Growth Ferre Keira2026-08-0602K views Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food exports reached 897.7 billion yen, marking an increase of more than 10% year-on-year and setting a new record high for the same period. Green… Read more
Japan’s Convenience Stores Become Summer Cooling Havens Rosa Compell2026-07-3002K 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
Switching to Decaf Coffee in the Afternoon? Study Reveals Potential Benefits for Memory and Brain Health Julie Howard2026-07-300385 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 Howard2026-07-300274 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 Audrey Hazel2026-07-2901.1K 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 Howard2026-07-230353 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