U.S. cheesemakers chase Asian markets as whey output surges U.S. cheesemakers are pursuing Asian buyers as whey production climbs, forcing Wisconsin dairies to reshape export strategies and expand supply-chain links. …
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Guizhou cave tourism surges as underground cafes and tours attract young visitors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGuizhou 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 …
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China surpasses US in R&D spending as corporate electronics investment surges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina R&D spending tops U.S. as corporate and academic investment surges, Japanese data shows Japanese data shows China overtook the U.S. in corporate and academic R&D spending, driven by investment …
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FIFA resale site enables World Cup ticket price surges, pricing out fans
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan match World Cup ticket resale sparks debate as fans hunt last-minute deals in Houston Fans outside Houston stadium scrolled resale listings as FIFA’s new resale platform drove volatile prices, …
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Taiwan economy soars 12.92% in Q2 as AI boom and U.S. ties lift output Taiwan economy grew 12.92% year-on-year in Q2 as AI investment and stronger U.S. trade lift exports, …
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Kioxia posts record Q1 profit of ¥842.1bn as AI-driven NAND demand surges Kioxia Holdings posted a record ¥842.1 billion net profit for April–June 2026 as rising demand for NAND flash …
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SK Hynix Q2 operating profit soars 557% as AI memory demand surges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSK Hynix Q2 Operating Profit Surges 557% to 60.54 Trillion Won on AI-Driven Chip Demand South Korea’s SK Hynix posted a 557% jump in Q2 operating profit to 60.54 trillion …
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Hong Kong cross-border shopping surges as residents seek bargains and superior service
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHong Kong border crossings surge as residents flock to Shenzhen for bargains and services Hong Kong border crossings to Shenzhen surge as residents seek lower prices and quicker services; retailers …
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AI-generated music surges in Japan and challenges human songwriters and karaoke catalogs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI-generated music accelerates into Japan’s market as karaoke and copyright debates intensify AI-generated music reshapes Japan’s music market as a Kochi golf course song made with Suno highlights rapid production, …
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Thailand investment surges 37% to $43.6bn in H1 2026 as AI-driven digital sector fuels growth Thailand investment rose 37% to $43.6 billion in H1 2026, driven by digital and AI …