Desserts Become Luxury Goods! Cocoa Price Surge Pushes Chocolate into High-Cost Era Derrick Smith2026-03-260761 views According to Statista, cocoa prices stayed between $2 and $3/kg from 2016, rose to $7.33 in 2024, and are estimated to peak at $8 in 2025. Prices may drop slightly… Read more
Consumer Polarization Deepens in Japan as Experiential Spending Gains Momentum Ferre Keira2026-03-2602.4K views Amid rising prices, frugality is spreading among consumers in Japan. At the same time, spending is becoming increasingly polarized, with more people prioritizing personal interests and experiences. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Tokyo’s Ideal Residential Areas Shift to Suburbs as Rising Prices Change Housing Choices Ferre Keira2026-03-1902.3K views As Tokyo’s housing prices continue to rise, popular rental and home-buying locations are moving from the city center to more affordable, convenient suburban areas. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
Global Birth Rates Decline as Births Fall 8.6% Over the Past Decade Derrick Smith2026-03-1901.2K views Over the past decade, global births have declined by approximately 8.6%. This structural shift is gradually weakening future labor supply and economic momentum. TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The global population… Read more
Brown Rice Gains Popularity for Health Benefits; Online Searches Up 24% Over the Past Decade Ferre Keira2026-03-1902.2K views The trend toward healthier eating is driving renewed interest in brown rice. According to Japan’s Brown Rice Food White Paper 2025, online searches for brown rice have increased by 24%… Read more
Handmade Heritage Goods See Fresh Growth in Global Market Julie Howard2026-03-1901.3K views The latest market report challenges the long-held perception that traditional crafts are no longer in demand. Forecasts indicate that the global handicrafts market will exceed USD 1.3 trillion in this… Read more
A Decade of Gains Gold Prices Climb 300% Safe Haven Status in Focus Derrick Smith2026-03-1901.8K views Dubbed the “King of Safe Havens,” gold has experienced price fluctuations over the past decade but has maintained a steady upward trend. From around $1,050 per ounce in early 2016,… Read more
Japan’s Breakfast Market Hits Record High as Brunch Boom Fuels Dining Industry Growth Ferre Keira2026-03-1902.1K views Changing lifestyles and proactive industry expansion have pushed Japan’s breakfast market to a record high in 2025, with demand continuing to rise. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s breakfast market is… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie Howard2026-03-190852 views Amid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over… Read more
2026 World Grand Prix Taipei Open – Who Will Rise to the Challenge and Battle in Taipei! Business PR2026-03-1703.5K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The Department of Sports, Taipei City Government and Taiwan Dancesport Development Association jointly organize the “2026 World Grand Prix Taipei Open,” which will be held at… Read more