World Happiness Report 2025: What Truly Makes People Happy? Julie Howard2026-01-150651 views The World Happiness Report 2025 compiles subjective assessments of life satisfaction from people around the world and finds that happiness is shaped not only by economic performance, but also by… Read more
Flexible Work Goes Global, But Who Truly Benefits? Wisdom Frida2025-12-250920 views Flexible working hours are increasingly seen as a solution for the future of work, yet they are also quietly drawing new dividing lines. When such arrangements cannot be used equally,… Read more
Japan Moves Toward LED Lighting as Fluorescent Lamp Limits Begin Ferre Keira2025-12-1802.9K views Japan will restrict mercury-containing fluorescent lamps starting in 2026, and the Kanto Smart Living Cooperative is urging the public to plan ahead and gradually replace them with LED lighting. TOKYO,… Read more
ACML 2025 Returns to Taiwan After 14 Years, Featuring Keynote Address by USC ISI Director Craig Knoblock Business PR2025-12-1701K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The 17th Asian Conference on Machine Learning (ACML 2025), one of the most influential machine learning conferences in the Asia-Pacific region, was held from December 9… Read more
Rising Food Prices in Japan Put Pressure on Year-End and New Year Holiday Meals Ferre Keira2025-12-1202.7K views With food prices hitting record highs, Japanese families face tight budgets for Christmas and New Year meals. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative advises taking advantage of supermarket discounts, buying essentials… Read more
Science Explains How Pets Reduce Stress and Boost Emotional Resilience Julie Howard2025-12-120791 views New psychological findings reveal that interacting with pets triggers a rapid relaxation response in the human brain. From reducing stress to boosting feelings of well-being, the effects are significant. Whether… Read more
Hualien Expands Global Readiness as 21 Local Businesses Complete Bilingual Service Upgrade Ahead of International Sporting Events Business PR2025-12-110827 views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – As Hualien prepares to host two major international sporting events in 2026 — the IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) and the International Children’s Games (ICG)… Read more
From Mountains to the Sea: Discover Hualien with Our New Global E-Book Business PR2025-12-110668 views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The Hualien County Government has officially released the multilingual e-book Discovering Hualien, offering a fresh global perspective on Hualien’s rich culture and stunning natural landscape. The… Read more
Japan’s Matcha Industry Confronts Climate-Driven Crisis Julie Howard2025-12-0301.8K views As global demand grows, driven by rising interest from international consumers, Japan’s tencha production has been affected by this year’s extreme heat, resulting in reduced yields and quality. With demand… Read more
90% of People Aware of Smartphone Addiction, 80% Want to Reduce Usage but Struggle to Do So” Ferre Keira2025-11-2801.6K views A survey reveals that 90% of people unconsciously use their phones, and 80% want to reduce usage but find it difficult to do so. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative suggests… Read more