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ButterflyMan releases AI Japan on AI-era society and Japan's role
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ButterflyMan has released AI Japan, a new book arguing that Japan could become the first AI-ready society by redesigning work, education, and social systems around dignity and continuity.
Starter culture market to reach $2.3 billion by 2033
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The global starter culture market is projected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $2.3 billion by 2033, driven by demand for fermented foods, probiotics and clean-label ingredients.
Three Chinese aluminum cold plate makers target EV and battery storage demand
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Trumony Aluminum, Sanhua Intelligent Controls and Yinlun Machinery are positioning themselves as major suppliers of aluminum cold plates as EV and battery storage demand accelerates in 2026. The companies are competing on customization, scale,…
Low VOC paint market seen reaching $4.34 billion by 2030
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The low VOC paint market is projected to rise from $3.04 billion in 2025 to $3.3 billion in 2026, then reach $4.34 billion by 2030, driven by construction growth, stricter emissions rules and demand for healthier building materials.
Inspiring Workplaces names Asia’s Top 15 for 2026
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Inspiring Workplaces Group has announced the 2026 Asian Inspiring Workplaces winners, led by Devon, Foundever and Hitachi Energy.
Legacy Painting and Renovating expands full-service remodeling capacity across Monterey County
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Legacy Painting and Renovating is expanding its project capacity in Salinas, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel as Central Coast homeowners increasingly bundle painting and renovation work into multi-phase jobs.
Danielle Ching McNamee earns ThreeBestRated recognition for criminal defence work
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Kamloops criminal lawyer Danielle Ching McNamee has been recognized by ThreeBestRated® for her criminal defence practice with Nicola Law Group.
Diper Tour lays out private Japan travel guide for Indian travelers in 2026
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Diper Tour has published a five-step guide aimed at Indians planning private trips to Japan in 2026, with a focus on personalized itineraries, budgeting and early booking.
Diper Tour publishes guide for Philippines travelers booking Japan trips in 2026
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Diper Tour has released a guide for Filipino travelers planning Japan trips in 2026, with advice on tour types, budgets, timing and customization.
Mohali gynaecologist Dr. Tejinder Kaur featured among India’s top doctors
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Dr. Tejinder Kaur, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospital in Mohali, was featured in Mumbai Uncensored’s 2026 list of India’s top doctors.
American Pacific Mortgage and Synergy One Lending merge
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American Pacific Mortgage and Synergy One Lending announced a merger on June 5, 2026, creating a larger retail mortgage platform with about $14 billion in annual volume.
Dunkin’ leader Pushpinder Lehri builds careers in hospitality and art
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Pushpinder Lehri has spent more than 25 years in education and over a decade in U.S. hospitality leadership, earning recognition for team development at Dunkin’ while also founding SatMan Art Gallery.
FLY opens World Cup-inspired duck art show at Kimpton EPIC in Miami
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Argentine American artist Facundo Yebne, known as FLY, has opened a new exhibition at Kimpton EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Pride Month and the U.S. 250th anniversary.
AmeriChina Group uses Milan Fashion Week to expand designer pipeline
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AmeriChina Group attended Milan Men’s Fashion Week from June 19 to 22, 2026, to scout design talent and partnership opportunities across three menswear shows.
Event pro-AV services market seen doubling by 2031
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The global event pro-AV services market is projected to grow from $28.6 billion in 2021 to $56.9 billion by 2031, according to Allied Market Research.
Whiskey tasting experience market seen reaching $2.92 billion by 2030
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The global whiskey tasting experience market is projected to grow from $2.05 billion in 2026 to $2.92 billion by 2030, driven by tourism, premium spirits demand and experiential spending by younger consumers.
ReVIBES auction sells COBRA artworks for 3.5 million yen
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ReVIBES Project, a joint initiative of Toei Video and TANGLE, said two debut collaboration works pairing COBRA with artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction on June 4 in Tokyo.
kiOra to make U.S. festival debut at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds LA
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Japanese girl group kiOra will perform at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Pasadena on Aug. 8, marking its U.S. festival debut ahead of the group’s official launch later this summer.
Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season- sets October premiere
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The second cour of Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season- will air in October 2026 on TV Tokyo Network and AT-X, with a new teaser visual, GLAY on opening theme and OxT on ending theme.
Yakiniku Rikimaru launches influencer program for American visitors
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Osaka-based Yakiniku Rikimaru is recruiting American influencers and travelers to dine at its all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurants and post about the experience.
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