80% of Japanese Housewives Use Reward Points to Cope with Rising Living Costs Ferre Keira2026-04-3002.1K views As living costs continue to rise, Japanese households are changing their money-saving habits. Many homemakers are now turning to reward point systems and daily spending adjustments to make cost-cutting easier… Read more
Global Oil Price Volatility Drives Surge in Plastic Bag Prices Derrick Smith2026-04-300934 views Rising oil price fluctuations have tightened the supply chain of petrochemical raw materials. In the Asia-Pacific region, consumers directly feel the impact through sharply rising plastic bag prices. TAIPEI, TAIWAN… Read more
Power Banks Drive a USD 15 Billion Market While Reshaping Flight Safety Rules Julie Howard2026-04-230564 views Power banks have shifted from essential travel accessories to a key focus of aviation safety management. Under the latest international regulations, passengers are generally limited to carrying no more than… Read more
Japan Tightens In-Flight Power Bank Rules, Limits to Two Per Passenger and Bans Onboard Use Ferre Keira2026-04-2302.4K views Amid growing safety concerns over lithium batteries, Japan is introducing stricter regulations on power banks carried by airline passengers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – To enhance aviation safety, the Japanese government… Read more
Are People Eating Less Fruit? Japan’s Consumption Halves Over 50 Years Ferre Keira2026-04-2302.4K views Despite strong agricultural exports, fruit consumption in Japan continues to decline. Over the past 50 years, per capita intake has fallen by half, reflecting changing eating habits. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Rocket Reusability Accelerates the Transition to Sustainable Spaceflight Julie Howard2026-04-230563 views As the concept of recycling extends from daily life to outer space, rockets are entering an era of reusability. This shift not only reduces launch costs but also supports the… Read more
The Era of 5.5 Billion Internet Users: Digital Convenience and Risks Coexisting Derrick Smith2026-04-2301.1K views At a time when 5.5 billion people are online worldwide, AI and social media platforms are reshaping the flow of information. While digitalization brings convenience to everyday life, it also… Read more
Greece Paros Claims First Place In 2025 World Most Loved Islands Derrick Smith2026-04-2301.2K views The ranking by travel magazine Travel + Leisure shows that popular islands around the world span multiple regions, showcasing diverse natural and cultural landscapes. Island travel, with its connection to… Read more
Japan Tackles Sleep Crisis with New “Sleep Disorder” Categories Ferre Keira2026-04-2302K views In an effort to improve public awareness of sleep-related issues and address low consultation rates, the Japanese government is reforming its healthcare system by introducing clearly defined “sleep disorder” categories… Read more
TBAA Delegation Visits Hualien to Strengthen Taiwan-U.S. Ties and Global Partnerships Business PR2026-04-220966 views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – A high-level delegation from the Taiwanese Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), led by President Joanne Chang, visited the Hualien County Government yesterday (April 13) to bolster… Read more