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Diverging Demographics

Stat: Global UHNW population at record high as luxury spending power grows

Altrata’s World Ultra Wealth Report 2026 reveals that the global ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) population reached a record 556,850 individuals in 2025, up 14.4% year on year, marking the fastest growth since 2017.

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Diverging Demographics

Japan pays singles to swipe as birth rates hit record lows

A rural region in Japan, Kochi Prefecture, is subsidising dating app use as part of efforts to address the country’s deepening demographic crisis.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Japan’s working week shrinks as average hours fall below US

Japan’s long-held reputation for punishing work schedules may be softening.

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Retail

Stat: AI commerce trust gap widens at checkout across Asia-Pacific

Visa has revealed a widening trust gap in AI commerce across Asia-Pacific, with consumers embracing AI for browsing but hesitating at checkout.

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Travel & Hospitality

Japan cancels cherry blossom festival amid overtourism pressures

A major cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji has been cancelled after authorities warned that tourism pressures were tipping into a civic crisis.

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Travel & Hospitality

Dark Tourism Market

Dark tourism is on the rise as more travellers seek out sites of historical tragedy, offering solemn opportunities for reflection, education and remembrance.

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Luxury

Luxury travellers prioritise value, experience and climate-conscious choices…

Luxury travel is set to evolve in 2026, with affluent travellers seeking deeper meaning, personalisation and sustainable choices, according to Virtuoso’s latest Luxe Report.

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Marketing & Branding

Chanel’s le19M brings Parisian craftsmanship to Tokyo

Chanel’s le19M has landed in Tokyo with La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, an exhibition that unites Parisian artisans and Japanese craftspeople in a celebration of shared dedication to craft and innovation.

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Travel & Hospitality

Arabian Travel Market 2025: AI and accessible tourism

LS:N Global reviews the most innovative discussions, impactful presentations and new product showcases seen at The Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai.