Intense heat and an increase in storms, by-products of a changing climate, are altering consumer behavior. Read more
The average budget for women planning to buy Valentine’s Day chocolate stands at ¥5,024, marking a 34% increase from the previous year, according to a survey released Thursday by Tokyo resea... Read more
In 2023, the Chinese economy showed signs of faltering as various issues came home to roost. Read more
More than 40% of consumers in Japan have fallen prey to deceptive web or app designs known as “dark patterns” that trick them into making choices they would not have otherwise ma... Read more
Local governments in Japan are rushing to make use of data on spending by visitors from overseas, amid a recovery in inbound travel following the lifting of pandemic controls. Sumitomo Mitsu... Read more
Chinese group tours are back in Japan but anyone banking on them arriving in droves and splashing around cash like they did before the pandemic is likely to be disappointed. An ANA Holdings... Read more