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Japan’s Downsizing Trend Accelerates as Young Urbanites Embrace Micro-Living Japan’s downsizing trend is reshaping urban life as young people opt for ever-smaller apartments, changing housing demand and city dynamics across …

Vietnam public investment surge doubles steel profits, lifts materials and infrastructure firms Vietnam public investment surge lifts materials and infrastructure earnings; the top steelmaker doubled first-half profit as construction demand …

Guizhou cave tours lure visitors with underground cafés and adventurous spelunking Guizhou cave tours lure social-media-savvy young people and families with subterranean cafes, guided spelunking and eco-focused attractions in southwest …

Z.ai launches advanced AI model with enhanced coding and security capabilities Chinese AI startup Z.ai unveiled an upgraded AI model on August 14, 2026, that bolsters coding performance and security …

Dentsu to cut overseas subsidiaries by up to 30% as it reshapes business for AI competition Dentsu will reduce overseas subsidiaries by up to 30% by fiscal 2028, consolidating its …

Yasukuni Shrine Visits Stir Tension as Prime Minister Sends Offering on Aug. 15, 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on August 15, …

Nobel scientists mobilized by Japan during World War II reshape debate on dual-use research How Nobel scientists mobilized by Japan during World War II joined naval research, advanced physics, and …

Indigenous-led festival in Semporna to showcase Bajau crafts, dance and music Indigenous-led festival in Semporna to showcase Bajau cultural heritage, offering crafts, dance and music as communities seek a stronger …

Japan craft distillery tasting tours surge as Toyama’s Saburomaru named top hands-on experience Craft distillery tasting tours in Japan are surging in popularity as experts have ranked Toyama’s Saburomaru Distillery …