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Japanese food industry seasonal promotions and pricing

17 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Fujiya announces new autumn sweets lineup in Japan

Japanese food and beverage companies continue to implement seasonal culinary offerings and pricing adjustments. Following mid-August shifts in pricing structures by companies like Kura Sushi, the industry has moved towar

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Japanese entertainment and pop culture releases

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese anime and toy brands announce new pop-up stores and merchandise

Japanese entertainment and pop culture entities continue to announce a diverse array of upcoming product releases, exhibitions, and media adaptations. Recent developments include expanded character-driven campaigns, such

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Nigeria fintech sector expansion and regulation

11 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Nigeria fintech sector shifts toward safer lending amid fraud risks

In July 2026, Touch and Pay Technologies (TAP) launched an ultra-low-value micro-payment protocol. Shortly after, six Nigerian firms—Moniepoint, PalmPay, PiggyVest, Redtech, LemFi and Zone—represented half of Africa’s en