Rents Are Not the Highest, But Taiwan’s Housing Burden Is Heavier Julie Howard2026-04-160112 views Although rental prices in Taiwan are not among the highest globally, the housing burden is disproportionately heavy. Rental pressure has increasingly become a key driver behind the rising cost of… Read more
2026 Cost of Living Rankings Released Taiwan Overtakes Japan Julie Howard2026-04-16082 views As expenses for dining, housing, and daily consumption continue to rise, Taiwan’s cost of living is rapidly converging with Japan’s. According to the latest international data and academic studies, by… Read more
Global Salary Rankings Show Switzerland First with Singapore Leading Asia Derrick Smith2026-04-090472 views Global Salary Rankings: Europe and North America occupy most of the top positions, while Asia is led by Singapore, reflecting the disparity in economic strength and average income. TAIPEI, TAIWAN… Read more
Global Museums See Strong Rebound as Visitor Numbers Near Pre-Pandemic Levels Julie Howard2026-02-2601.1K views With the normalisation of global cross-border travel, museum attendance saw a significant resurgence in 2025. Iconic institutions, such as the Musée du Louvre, have regained the 9-million-visitor milestone, with cultural… Read more
【台湾・台東】山海の恵みを世界へ 優良企業8社を率いて日本へ Business PR2026-02-250371 views 台東県政府は2月24日、THE GAYA HOTEL内の「Gaya Café（ガヤ・カフェ）」にて「FOODEX JAPAN 2026 （国際食品・飲料展）台東パビリオン」の出展記者会見を開催しました。 Read more
JR East to Raise Yamanote Line Fares by Up to 22.9% from March Sheila Nelly2026-01-1502.8K views JR East announced a comprehensive fare increase starting March 14th, with commuter tickets on the Yamanote Line increasing by up to 22.9%, significantly increasing the monthly burden on commuters. Kanto… Read more
Amid Driver Crisis, Japan Turns to International Workers and Delivery Adjustments to Keep Services Running Ferre Keira2025-09-1804.8K views Japan’s truck and bus driver shortage is disrupting logistics and public transport, prompting convenience stores and transportation firms to adjust delivery schedules and recruit international workers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
Japanese Anime IPs Gain Global Popularity, Emerging as a New Engine for Tourism Growth Ferre Keira2025-08-1504K views Japan holds four of the top ten anime character IPs by cumulative revenue worldwide. Their global appeal attracts large numbers of international tourists to anime-related locations, boosting local economies and… Read more
Kyoto’s Traditional Crafts Shine as Duty-Free Sales Soar, Reflecting Strong Interest from Overseas Tourists Ferre Keira2024-11-2102.6K views Duty-free sales at Kyoto department stores have increased significantly, and traditional handicrafts have become one of the leading sales items. KYOTO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – According to the September report of… Read more
PhaseZero Launches AI Agents Ready for Commerce that Drive Business Success Irma Katherine2024-11-1401.7K views Five new AI Agents enable each team to accomplish more and enhance function-specific results. LOS ALTOS, CA (Merxwire) – PhaseZero, an AI-native enterprise composable commerce platform provider, today announced commerce-ready… Read more