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Japan Faces Surge in Food Price Hikes
WorldNHK World17d ago

Japan Faces Surge in Food Price Hikes

Over 2,300 food items in Japan are set to see price increases in August, with a private research firm predicting that the wave of price hikes, influenced by the Middle East situation, will peak in the autumn.

WorldNHK World1mo ago

Japanese Business Sentiment Worsens Due to Iran Situation

Many private research firms predict a worsening of business sentiment for large manufacturers in Japan's July Tankan survey, citing rising oil-related product prices and logistics costs due to the deteriorating situation in Iran.

Middle East Conflict Threatens Global IT Growth Outlook
Worldcyprus-mail2mo ago

Middle East Conflict Threatens Global IT Growth Outlook

Research firm IDC warns that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is significantly impacting the global technology economy, leading to a measurable transmission of geopolitical shocks into IT spending expectations.

Rogozna Resident Hit by Research Firm Vehicle
Politicsn1-serbiadanas3mo ago2 sources

Rogozna Resident Hit by Research Firm Vehicle

Activists from "Ne damo Rogoznu" and the Rogozna Citizens' Assembly report that a local resident was struck by a vehicle belonging to a firm conducting research in the area. The incident has drawn attention and concern from the community.

BusinessNHK World5mo ago

Japan's Corporate Bankruptcies Exceed 800 in February for First Time Since 2013

Japan recorded 833 corporate bankruptcies in February, marking the third consecutive month of increase year-over-year and the first time the figure has surpassed 800 since 2013. A research firm attributes the rise partly to increasing crude oil prices influenced by the situation in Iran, anticipating a continued upward trend.

Empty shops, falling rents: commercial property takes a hit in China retail slump
BusinessSCMP5mo ago

Empty shops, falling rents: commercial property takes a hit in China retail slump

China’s shop rents have fallen back to levels last seen in 2018 as weaker consumer spending weighs on the retail sector, according to the China Index Academy. In the second half of 2025, average rents across a sample of 100 major commercial streets in 15 key mainland cities dropped to 24 yuan (US$3.50) per square metre per day – the lowest since the second half of 2018 – the independent real estate research firm said in a report published on Monday. The pace of decline accelerated compared wi...

Spear Institute Urges Overhaul of Ghana's Flood Management System
Politicsmyjoyonline10d ago

Spear Institute Urges Overhaul of Ghana's Flood Management System

The Spear Institute has called for a significant overhaul of Ghana's flood management approach, advocating for a shift from post-disaster response to long-term prevention and climate resilience investments. The research firm emphasized the need for proactive measures to prevent recurring disasters.

Citrini Research Warns High Energy Prices Threaten Equities
Financecnbc4mo ago

Citrini Research Warns High Energy Prices Threaten Equities

Citrini Research, known for a previous AI paper that impacted the stock market, has issued a new warning that persistently high energy prices could negatively affect consumers and corporate earnings, creating a challenging environment for equities.

Era of Cheap Computers Nearing an End
Technologyhvg5mo ago

Era of Cheap Computers Nearing an End

According to a report by market research firm Gartner, the market for entry-level computers may soon disappear as it becomes less financially viable for manufacturers to produce such products.

AI Boom Drives Record Semiconductor Revenue Forecast
Businesscyprus-mail7d ago

AI Boom Drives Record Semiconductor Revenue Forecast

Research firm Omdia has significantly increased its forecast for global semiconductor revenue in 2026, citing that surging artificial intelligence demand continues to exceed manufacturing capacity, leading to persistent supply bottlenecks.

Alibaba Unveils New AI Model Amidst DeepSeek's Low-Cost Innovation
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Alibaba Unveils New AI Model Amidst DeepSeek's Low-Cost Innovation

Alibaba has launched its latest and most powerful AI model, Qwen3.8-Max, as competition in the AI sector intensifies. Concurrently, DeepSeek's new AI model has been identified as the most cost-effective among well-known models to operate.

SpaceX Plans $20 Billion Bond Deal After Post-IPO Stock Slide
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SpaceX Plans $20 Billion Bond Deal After Post-IPO Stock Slide

Just days after its record-breaking IPO, SpaceX is reportedly planning a $20 billion bond offering as its stock price experienced a significant decline. The company's shares fell by as much as 10% after an initial surge, leaving many early investors underwater.

IDC Warns Iran War to Impact Global IT Spending
Technologycapital-bg4mo ago

IDC Warns Iran War to Impact Global IT Spending

Research firm IDC warns that the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran could significantly curb global technology spending this year, though investments in AI and cybersecurity may remain resilient.

Seoul to develop suicide risk indicators for North Korean defectors
HealthKorea Herald5mo ago

Seoul to develop suicide risk indicators for North Korean defectors

South Korea plans to develop new in-depth indicators to better detect suicide risk among North Korean defectors, with a particular focus on women, who account for the majority of the defector population, a Unification Ministry official said Wednesday. The ministry recently completed internal procedures to commission a research project on suicide among defectors and plans to post a public notice in early March, according to the official, who declined to be named. A research firm will be selected