Global Internet Growth Ushers in a New Phase of Digital Competition Julie Howard2026-02-050840 views As the global share of internet users continues to rise, demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and real-time data services is expanding in parallel. Data centres and cloud infrastructure… Read more
Which Passports Open the Most Doors in 2026 Julie Howard2026-02-050842 views In an era of rapid geopolitical transformation, the passport has evolved into a primary symbol of national soft power and diplomatic stability. The latest Henley Passport Index reveals a significant… Read more
World Economic Forum Warns of Growing Uncertainty in Global Outlook Julie Howard2026-01-150808 views A recent international survey indicates that global economic and social risks are on the rise. The interplay of economic confrontation, social polarisation, and environmental challenges is impacting prices, employment, and… Read more
Rising Female Population Reshapes Societies Across Asia Julie Howard2025-06-2601.2K views A growing number of countries are seeing a rise in female populations. This demographic trend is not only reshaping societies but also contributing to greater peace and social stability. Vietnam,… Read more
Cash Is Still King, But Japan’s Going More Digital Julie Howard2025-06-1202.4K views Expo 2025 Osaka’s cashless payment system reflects global trends in digital finance, underscoring Japan’s gradual shift toward a more digitally driven consumer economy. LOS ANGELES, CA (MERXWIRE) – You won’t… Read more
Tokyo May Implement Flexible Work Hours to Address Workforce Challenges Julie Howard2025-02-2702.1K views Tokyo, Japan, will implement a flexible working hour system in April this year. The working mode will allow Japanese civil servants to choose three days off weekly to achieve a… Read more
Cycling Accidents Increase in Japan, the Government Aggravated the Penalties Amélie Poulain2024-12-0504.3K views Japan recently announced new traffic regulations for cyclists, prohibiting cyclists from using mobile phones and strictly prohibiting riding after drinking. Violators may be fined up to 500,000 yen and sentenced to 3 years in prison. This new law was implemented in November in the hope that it can effectively reduce accidents while riding bicycles. Read more
It’s Snowing on Mount Fuji! Winter Tourism in Japan Begins Julie Howard2024-11-1402.1K views The snow scene of Mount Fuji is one of the highlights of winter tourism in Japan, but the snowfall at the beginning of this year was nearly two weeks later… Read more
Bear Enter the Japanese City, It may Take over Cities by 2050 Amélie Poulain2024-10-2303.6K views Japan has been suffering from a bear crisis in recent years. The area where bears are active has rapidly increased to 60% of the country. Even residents in cities have witnessed bears. Scholars believe that if appropriate measures are not taken, cities may be overrun by wild bears by 2050. Read more
iPhone 16 Launch Boom, Purchasing Power of Various Countries Revealed Amélie Poulain2024-10-0305.6K views Apple iPhone 16 went on sale on September 20. Poland’s famous price comparison website also released the latest statistics, estimating the ability of the average salary in fifty countries to purchase this new phone. The country with the highest purchasing power is Switzerland, which only needs 4 days of work to buy a new iPhone. The country with the poorest purchasing power is Turkey, which needs 72.9 days of work to be able to buy it. Read more