Japan rice prices expected to fall due to high inventories

Inflation: Japan food delivery firms at crossroads

Inflation: Japan food delivery firms at crossroads

Asia's food vendors hit by soaring plastic costs

Asia's food vendors hit by soaring plastic costs

AI Cost Reality Check Hits Asia Tech Stocks as Apple Hikes Price

Asian technology stocks slumped after Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. raised prices for their products, stoking concern that rising component costs will curb demand for devices and eventually slow the memory chip rally that has powered much of the AI trade.

Asian vendors grapple with soaring costs of plastics amid Mideast war

Across Asia, food vendors are contending with higher costs for plastic bags, cups and containers as the energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war drives prices up. While the...

Taiwan unaffected by Nissin Foods instant noodle recall in Japan: TFDA

Taipei, June 24 (CNA) Taiwan has not imported a batch of Nissin Foods instant noodles recently recalled in Japan over concerns that it may contain plastic fragments, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Wednesday.

Fruit and vegetables fill North Korea’s markets as prices climb

North Korean markets are stocked with more imported fruit and greenhouse-grown produce than they have been in years, but soaring prices are leaving many shoppers priced out even as the displays look more abundant than ever. According to a Daily NK source in North Hamgyong province, markets in Hoeryong and other cities have recently seen []

FAMA sasar beli 1,000 tan metrik buah bermusim bernilai RM7 juta 

ALOR SETAR: Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan (FAMA) menyasarkan belian buah-buahan bermusim termasuk durian melalui pusat operasinya sebanyak 1,000 metrik tan dengan nilai RM7 juta bagi tahun ini. Pengarah FAMA Kedah, Shaiful Azhar Zolkipli berkata, sehingga kini FAMA membeli sebanyak 142.7 metrik tan dengan nilai RM1.1 juta. “Sementara belian tidak langsung melalui usahawan pemasar FAMA sudah ... Read more The post FAMA sasar beli 1,000 tan metrik buah bermusim bernilai RM7 juta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers

China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers

Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them

Japan has found a new export industry and it doesn’t come off an assembly line. It arrives by plane, spends freely and is, increasingly, what Tokyo is banking its economic future on. Last year, 42.7 million foreign visitors arrived in the country, a record that shattered the previous year’s high by nearly 16 per cent. Now Tokyo wants to turn that surge into something more lasting: a permanent pillar of growth to rival, or even outlast, the industries that built modern Japan. To achieve that...

6 Japanese Pickled Vegetables

Crisp, salty, and packed with umami, Japanese pickled vegetables bring a burst of contrasting colors, textures, and tastes. Known as tsukemono (漬物) in Japanese cuisine, these aren't just condiments; they're an essential part of every Japanese meal. They cleanse the palate, preserve produce, and sneak in big flavor with minimal effort. From the light crunch [] The post 6 Japanese Pickled Vegetables appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals.

The Real Cost Of Glass Skin: Inside India's K-Beauty Obsession

Dermats say it's an economic irony that Indian consumers pay premium prices for Korean beauty products that don't work in India's tropical climate.

Weak Yen Drives Surge in Japanese Bankruptcies During First Half of 2026

Forty-five Japanese companies went bankrupt during the first half of 2026, citing the weak yen as a key factor behind their financial collapse. This marks the highest figure recorded for a first half since 2022. Bankruptcies Rise Sharply The total represents a 32.4 percent increase from the 34 companies that failed during the first half of 2025 and is 27 companies higher than the figure recorded in 2023. The increase comes as the yen once again traded above 162 per U. S. dollar this week, its weakest level since 1986.

Global markets fall as investors fret about AI demand

Apple’s price rises and fears over delay to OpenAI’s IPO send Asian bourses sharply lower

Asian shares fall after Apple's price hikes

Asian markets have been subdued after Apple shares slid 6.1 per cent following price hikes for iPads and MacBooks to counter chip costs.

Global Market Today: Shares edge higher in Asia as oil dips, earnings loom

Asian markets saw gains as Wall Street futures rose, buoyed by hopes of strong earnings and easing oil prices. Reduced inflation fears have lessened the likelihood of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike, allowing investors to anticipate a tech profit boom driven by AI. Samsung Electronics is expected to report a significant profit jump, highlighting the strong performance of chipmakers amidst high demand and tight supply.

सुनचाँदीको मूल्य घट्यो, आज कतिमा हुँदैछ कारोबार ?

काठमाडौँ। नेपाली बजारमा आज सुनचाँदीको मूल्य घटेको छ। नेपाल सुनचाँदी व्यवसायी महासंघका अनुसार आज सुनको मूल्य प्रतितोलामा ६ सय रुपैयाँले घटेर २ लाख ७७ हजार ३ सयमा कारोबार भइरहेको छ। यसअघि मंगलबार सुनको मूल्य प्रतितोलामा २ लाख ७७ हजार ९ सयमा कारोबार भएको थियो। यस्तै, आज चाँदीको मुल्य पनि घटेको छ। महासङ्घका अनुसार आज चाँदीको []

Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 162.350 162.09 -0.16 Sing dlr 1.293 1.2922 -0.08 Taiwan dlr 32.155 32.143 -0.04 Korean won 1512.000 1515.8 +0.25 Baht 33.380 33.32 -0.18 Peso 61.554 61.416 -0.22 Rupiah 17990.000 [] The post Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains appeared first on Interaksyon.

Asian chip stocks rise ahead of SK Hynix U.S. debut

Asian stock markets climbed on Friday as investors piled back into semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) shares ahead of the highly anticipated U.S. stock market debut of South Korean memory-chip maker SK Hynix. The rally came despite renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran, with investors largely looking past geopolitical tensions and instead [] The post Asian chip stocks rise ahead of SK Hynix U.S. debut appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The yen is at its weakest level since 1986 - what that means for you | Econ World

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Apple suppliers slide across Asia after price hikes rattle tech sentiment

Apple suppliers slide across Asia after price hikes rattle tech sentiment

Taiwan Issues Warning to Farmers Over Rising China Custard Apple Imports

China’s import of Taiwanese Custard apples has become the latest cause of dispute across the strait after the Taipei administration warned local farmers that by increasing exports Beijing is trying to manipulate their markets and economic interests. The controversy erupted after Yao Ching-ling, the commissioner of Taitung county in Taiwan participated in China’s Straits Forum []

The AI boom is making Taiwan rich. So why do its people feel poor?

The AI boom is making Taiwan rich. So why do its people feel poor?

Price of Maldaha variety of mango on the rise

Dhanusha, July 5: As the production of Maldaha variety of mangoes in Madhesh Province has decreased its price has double...

World : Rising Demand For Tropical Fruits Prompts China To Expand Trade Hub Capacity

From Siti Zanariah Nor Zin PINGXIANG (China), June 23 Jun (Bernama) -- Rising demand for Southeast Asian tropical fruits in China is driving Beijing to expand the China-ASEAN fruit trading hub in Guangxi, with durian emerging as the most valuable commodity in bilateral fruit trade.

Asian shares fall after Apple’s price hikes

Asian markets have been subdued after Apple shares slid 6.1 per cent following price hikes for iPads and MacBooks to counter chip costs.

Food prices surge in Iran as essential goods become unaffordable

Potatoes, for example, posted the smallest increase among major food items, yet prices were still roughly 20 percent higher than a year earlier. The post Food prices surge in Iran as essential goods become unaffordable appeared first on World Israel News.

Asian stock markets fall in early trading, South Korea’s Kospi drops 3.2%

Asian stock markets fall in early trading, South Korea’s Kospi drops 3.2%

My Favorite Zojirushi Rice Cooker Is on Sale for Prime Day (2026)

Now’s the time to upgrade to the king of rice cookers.

RI Govt maintains Minyakita price at Rp15,700 to protect consumers

The Indonesian government will keep the retail price ceiling for subsidized cooking oil Minyakita at Rp15,700 (about ...