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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.
ReVIBES Project's COBRA art auction opens IP x pop art market
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Two collaborative works inspired by Buichi Terasawa’s COBRA and reimagined by collage artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction in Tokyo on June 4, signaling early market demand for the ReVIBES Project’s plan to turn Japanese pop-culture IP into…
Airtripmaker expands business class flight access from the U.S. to global hubs
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Airtripmaker says it has widened premium business class flight options between the United States and key destinations in India, Japan, Australia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The move is paired with new destination pages, search tools and…
Kasuga Mochi earns Bronze at A' Interior Design Awards
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Kasuga Mochi, a Japanese sweets cafe designed by Shunsuke Ohe, won Bronze in the A’ Design Award’s Interior Space and Exhibition Design category.
Torbrook honors WWII survivor Leonard Schwartz at 100
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Torbrook Assisted Living in Scottsdale is remembering Leonard Schwartz, a World War II survivor and one of the last living voices of the Greatest Generation, after his death at age 100. Schwartz survived the sinking of the USS St. Lo, the first…
Sofia in Exchange for Lies marks first anniversary with Steam Summer Sale, free demo
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MUTAN Inc. and storynote, Inc. are celebrating the first anniversary of Sofia in Exchange for Lies with its lowest price ever on Steam and a new free demo available today.
Protective coatings market seen reaching $20.11 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence says the global protective coatings market is set to rise from $16.5 billion in 2026 to $20.11 billion by 2031, helped by infrastructure spending, offshore wind and EV battery buildouts.
Oruha chair wins Gold A' Design Award in furniture design
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Japanese furniture maker Yuya Nakazawa’s handcrafted Oruha chair has won a Gold A’ Design Award in the Furniture Design category.
Kyoto bus ticket package launches for Nijigen no Mori’s Naruto attraction
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Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will start selling a Kyoto-to-Awaji direct bus ticket package on July 1, 2026, bundling round-trip transport with admission to NARUTO&BORUTO Shinobi-Zato. The weekday-only offer is designed to make the anime park…
Five Chinese semiconductor material makers gaining ground in 2026
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Five Chinese manufacturers are expanding their role in semiconductor process materials as chipmakers seek more diversified supply chains in 2026. The group spans hot-zone parts, wet chemicals, CMP slurries, and epitaxy precursors, with Semicera…
Omarion releases O2-Part 1 and sets a busy live return
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Omarion has released O2-Part 1 today via Create Music Group and Immaculate Frequency Records, reviving the thread of his 2005 debut O as he sets up a second installment expected this fall.
ZEROBASEONE’s Ascend- gets U.S. physical release
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ZEROBASEONE’s sixth mini album Ascend- is now available at major U.S. retailers, marking the group’s third straight U.S. physical album release after two Billboard 200 charting titles.
Enterprise information archiving market seen reaching $28.43 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future says the enterprise information archiving market will grow from $9.71 billion in 2025 to $28.43 billion by 2035 as companies face heavier compliance, retention, and secure storage demands.
Global K-pop event market seen doubling by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global K-pop event market will rise from $8.36 billion in 2025 to $17.44 billion by 2035, driven by fan engagement, digital participation and hybrid event formats.
Carrier rocket market seen reaching $25.42 billion by 2030
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A new Allied Market Research report says the global carrier rocket market is set for steep growth through 2030 as satellite launches rise and space commercialization accelerates.
Shufti says APAC’s digital leaders face the highest fraud exposure
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Shufti says identity fraud is rising fastest in Asia-Pacific’s most digitally mature markets as regulators tighten KYC rules and deepfake attacks accelerate.
Native collagen market forecast to hit $555.1 million by 2031
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Allied Market Research says the global native collagen market is expected to reach $555.1 million by 2031, rising at a 6.2% CAGR from 2022 to 2031. The report points to product launches, technological advances and broader use of market analysis…
PETA reactive diluent market seen reaching $1.7 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the pentaerythritol triacrylate reactive diluent market will grow from $1.23 billion in 2025 to $1.7 billion by 2030, driven by UV-curable coatings, electronics, and stricter emissions rules.
Propstore to auction rare Studio Ghibli animation art next month
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Propstore will sell a curated group of rare Studio Ghibli production cels and artwork in its Animation Art Live Auction on July 8-9, 2026, with online, absentee and telephone bidding available.
Smart warehousing market seen hitting $32.43 billion by 2035
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The global smart warehousing market is projected to climb from $3.28 billion in 2026 to $32.43 billion by 2035, driven by e-commerce growth, labor shortages and faster delivery expectations.
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