Ikea is cutting prices as inflation eases — and more could be on the way
Swedish home and furniture company Ikea has been cutting prices across a number of countries as global inflation eased, as it boosts its investments in price reductions.
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Japan’s Uniqlo, Muji among minimalist brands taking young Indian consumers by storm
While Japanese cars, watches and gadgets have long been popular among well-to-do Indians due to the high levels of craftsmanship, a new wave of mid-range retailers selling everything from fast fashion outfits to household goods is capitalising on that reputation for quality.
Krystyna Pyszková from Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World at a glittering contest held in India on Saturday night.
In Singapore, some small businesses lament muted impact of Swiftonomics: ‘not the right audience’
Swiftonomics has swept through Singapore after the US pop star performed six sold-out shows here, but for small businesses, the spoils are not equally shared.
Japan's Don Quijote parent plans wave of U.S., Asian discount stores
TOKYO -- The parent company of Japanese discount chain Don Quijote aims to expand its overseas stores more than 30% by 2025, with new locations in the U.S. and elsewhere to capture the inflation-induced demand for bargains.
Layoffs rise to the highest for any February since 2009, Challenger says
Layoff announcements in February hit their highest level for the month since the global financial crisis, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Taiwan's PSMC says chip engineer shortage top challenge in Japan
TOKYO -- A shortage of engineers is the "most difficult" challenge facing Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) as it prepares to build a plant in Japan, with a recent wave of global chipmakers investing in the country expected to exacerbate the battle for talent.
24 fishermen rescued from half-submerged ship in rough seas off Japanese island, but 1 found dead
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese coast guard helicopter rescued 24 fishermen as they desperately clung to the deck of a tilting, half-submerged ship being pounded by high waves Monday morning off an island chain southwest of Tokyo. One crewmember thrown from the rocking ship into the rough seas before the arrival of the rescuers was found dead.