Japan’s Capsule Toy Market Booms, Set to Expand Further in 2025 Ferre Keira2025-05-1505.2K views Japan’s capsule toy market is booming, attracting not just children but also adults and tourists. Rapid store and product growth and expansion into local cities have become a new highlight… Read more
Macau Q1 GDP Falls 1.3 Percent as Economy Stays 15 Percent Below Pre-Pandemic Level Irma Katherine2025-05-1001.5K views MACAU, CHINA (MERXWIRE) – Macau’s economy shrank slightly in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data released in early May by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The… Read more
Hong Kong Tops Global Living Cost Rankings Amid Rising Inflation and Soaring Consumer Prices Irma Katherine2025-05-0802.4K views Hong Kong faces growing scrutiny over its high cost of living, with inflation on the rise and daily expenses—from food to housing—placing increasing pressure on residents and tourists alike. HONG… Read more
Japanese Films Broke Box Office Records in 2024 as Animation Dominates and Foreign Films Decline Ferre Keira2025-05-0806K views In 2024, box office revenue for Japanese-made films hit a new high, with anime becoming the leading force in the market, while foreign films continued to perform poorly. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
The Rise of Cat Cafés Sparks a New Wave in Stress Relief Spaces Julie Howard2025-05-0801.9K views Research shows that petting cats can effectively reduce anxiety, making cat caféscafés a burgeoning industry that combines healing and business opportunities, attracting more customers seeking emotional solace. NEW YORK, NY… Read more
The Rise of FIRE: How Generation Z Is Redefining Retirement Julie Howard2025-05-0801.9K views The FIRE trend is sweeping through Generation Z, with young people aiming for financial independence by reducing expenses, increasing income, and investing to accumulate wealth for early retirement. SEATTLE, WA… Read more
Global Mobile Usage Rankings Released: Which Countries Love to Surf the Internet the Most? Julie Howard2025-05-0203.2K views Smartphones have profoundly changed people’s lives and have become an indispensable part of daily life. However, as the time spent using digital devices increases year by year, all sectors have… Read more
AI is coming! Are You Ready to Welcome Your New Colleague? Julie Howard2025-04-2401.6K views Artificial intelligence is accelerating workplace change. In the next few years, AI will not only reshape work patterns but also affect job search directions and skill choices. Some occupations may… Read more
At What Age Can Children Use Mobile Phones? The Report Reveals Five Key Recommendations Ferre Keira2025-04-2401.8K views Many parents feel confused when their children use smartphones for the first time. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative has compiled expert opinions and parent surveys to offer five practical suggestions to… Read more
Louvre Launches Overhaul to Enhance Visitor Experience and Preserve Cultural Legacy Ferre Keira2025-04-1702.8K views The Louvre Museum in France will launch a large-scale renovation project lasting 10 to 15 years starting in 2026. The project will include setting up a dedicated exhibition room for… Read more