International Visitor Spending in Japan Hits ¥9.5 Trillion in 2025 as Tourism Boom Accelerates
International visitor spending in Japan reached a record ¥9.5 trillion in 2025, driven by over 40 million tourists and rising accommodation costs.
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Chocolate Without Cacao and Cultured Meat: How Japan Is Betting on Food Tech to Tackle Rising Prices
Japan is accelerating investment in food tech, from cacao-free chocolate to cultured meat, as climate change and supply shocks push food prices higher.
Why Orla Mining Stock Jumped 11.5% After Record Gold Output and South Railroad Execution Shift
Key Highlights Introduction Orla Mining delivered a strong update that excited investors. The company reported record gold production for 2025. At the same time, it advanced its South Railroad Gold Project into execution. As a result, Orla Mining shares jumped 11.5%. Investors responded to clearer growth visibility and rising production expectations. Record Gold Production Sets…
Syrah Resources Secures More Time in Tesla Graphite Supply Deal as Deadline Moves to March
Australia’s Syrah Resources extended its graphite supply deadline with Tesla to March 2026, buying time to resolve technical issues at its Louisiana facility and protect a key U.S. battery supply deal.
U.S. and Taiwan Reach Semiconductor Trade Deal, Cut Tariffs and Boost $250B Investment
The U.S. and Taiwan reached a semiconductor-focused trade deal that cuts tariffs, unlocks $250 billion in new investment, and expands chip production in Arizona, strengthening supply chains amid China tensions.
Grupo Televisa Advances AT&T Mexico Acquisition Talks Under Alfonso de Angoitia and Bernardo Gómez’s Strategic Leadership
Grupo Televisa is nearing a deal to acquire AT&T’s Mexican unit as co-CEOs Alfonso de Angoitia and Bernardo Gómez continue to strengthen Televisa.
Venezuela to Export Up to $2 Billion in Oil to the U.S. in Landmark Deal With Washington
Venezuela has agreed to export up to $2 billion worth of crude oil to the United States under a new deal with Washington, redirecting shipments from China and reshaping global oil markets.
Birkin Bag Auction Prices Fall From Pandemic Highs Despite Record-Breaking Celebrity Sales
Despite headline-grabbing multimillion-dollar auctions, prices for secondhand Hermès Birkin bags are sliding as the luxury resale market normalizes.
EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120 Million for DSA Violations as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Elon Musk’s platform X has been hit with a €120 million EU fine for breaching Digital Services Act transparency and safety requirements, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s escalating enforcement against Big Tech.
Fracking, can it Transform Argentina?
The Argentine town of Añelo has exploded with growth due to fracking in Vaca Muerta, but while local prosperity rises, national economic challenges remain unresolved.