Global Economy US Homelessness Surges 18% to Over 770,000 Amid Rising Inflation and Housing Costs
Homelessness in the US hit 771,480 in January 2024, an 18% increase driven by inflation, rising housing costs, and systemic challenges.
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Japanese economy Okinawa Woman with 1 Yen, Can’t Pay Electric Bill, Joins New Year’s Eve Soup Kitchen
A woman with 1 yen, unable to pay her electricity bill, joins the New Year's Eve soup kitchen in Yogi Park, Okinawa, with her young child.
Enterprise Seven-Eleven Struggles as High-End Products Backfire Amid Consumer Frugality
Seven-Eleven Japan faces sluggish sales growth as its high-end products like "Seven Premium Gold" appear overpriced to consumers.
Japanese economy Rural Japan Faces Hiring Struggles: Youth Recruitment Challenges Amid Labor Shortage
Japan’s rural areas are facing a serious hiring crisis due to population decline and labor shortages, making youth recruitment increasingly difficult.
Japanese economy Japan’s GDP Per Capita Falls Behind: Thailand and Vietnam Catching Up
Japan's GDP per capita hits a historic low, trailing behind peers. Learn why Thailand and Vietnam are set to overtake.
Enterprise Year-End Resignations Surge, Momuri Agency Receives Over 30 Bookings for New Year
With resignations increasing during the year-end period, Momuri resignation service sees a surge in requests, including 30+ bookings for after New Year.
Enterprise German Auto Industry Faces Decline Amid China’s Rise and US Tariff Concerns
Germany’s auto industry struggles with China’s EV dominance, slow EV adoption, and US high tariff policies, sparking restructurings.
Global Economy South Korea Plans KSMC Foundry with $200 Billion Economic Impact
South Korea aims to revive its semiconductor industry with KSMC, a state-run foundry inspired by Taiwan's TSMC model.
Enterprise Chinese Automakers Challenge Toyota’s Lead in Hybrid Vehicles: French Media
Chinese automakers like BYD and MG are shifting focus to hybrid vehicles, challenging Toyota's dominance in the market.
Japanese economy 2025 Food Prices to Rise by 60%: Over 6,000 Items Affected, Teikoku Data
Teikoku Data reports a 60% rise in food prices for 2025, with 6,121 items from 195 major manufacturers seeing price hikes.
Japanese economy Sekisui Chemical to Mass-Produce Flexible Solar Cells with New Company in 2027
Sekisui Chemical announces plans to mass-produce flexible perovskite solar cells by 2027 with a new company, aiming for global expansion.
Japanese economy Narita Yusuke Predicts Future Japanese Facing Loneliness, Poverty, and Depression
Yusuke Narita warns that future Japanese may face middle age unmarried, childless, and poor, leading to widespread depression.