New rice prices in Japan have increased by 30% to 50% compared with last year. “Udon” has become the first choice as an alternative to ric …
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Because of the limited space and care time at home, cats with cute looks, independent personalities, and cleanliness are becoming increasingly popular …
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Global Instant Noodles Demand Declines for First Time, Nissin Foods Bucks Trend and Grows
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraGlobal demand for instant noodles fell by 0.8% for the first time, but Nissin Foods’ revenue bucked the trend and grew by 5.5%. TOKYO, JAPAN (Me …
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Vietnam Coffee Prices Hit Record High, Exports Expected to Exceed US$5 Billion
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraThe price of Robusta coffee beans produced in Vietnam is approaching US$5,000/ton, hitting a record high. HANOI, VIETNAM (Merxwire) – Vietnam is …
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Vietnam had Nearly 10 Million International Tourists in the First Seven Months, with Asia Accounting for the Majority
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraIn the first seven months, the cumulative number of international tourists was nearly 10 million, an increase of 51% compared with the same period las …
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Record High Pork Prices in Japan Due to Heatwave, Yen Depreciation, and Inflation
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraThe combination of intense heat, yen depreciation, and rising prices has driven Japan’s wholesale pork prices to a record high, with the cost pe …
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The world’s labor shortage has become a trend. According to a survey by a well-known human resources company, the industry with the most labor shortag …
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Surge in Visitors from Taiwan and U.S. Drives Record Tourism Numbers in Japan
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraIn June, Japan saw a record number of foreign tourists, primarily driven by visitors from Taiwan and the United States, both set new single-month reco …
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Breakthrough in Artificial Seedling Technology Promises Relief Amid Record High Japanese Eel Prices
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraAs the price of eel in Japan hits a record high, research on the cultivation of artificial eel seedlings has received good news. The cost has dropped …
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Domestic and Overseas Sales of Japanese Ice Cream Hit Record Highs, With Taiwan Purchasing the Most
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraDomestic and overseas sales of Japanese ice cream hit a record high in 2023, with total sales reaching 608.2 billion yen. Among them, the export desti …