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DeepL Voice can translate from English, German, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Dutch, French, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Italian. Translated captions are available in 33 languages supported by DeepL Translator. Why it’s worth watching: AI tools that enable quick and accurate translation between languages can unlock new market opportunities.
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| Nov 13, 2024
VFC went live just over a year ago in Japan through a partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company. VFC will also roll out in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a partnership with the digital bank Liv. Visa is working with banks and fintechs in 15 other countries on different use cases for VFC, per PYMNTS.
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| Nov 12, 2024
Note that GWI interviews and represents each country's online population ages 16+ (in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Israel, Singapore, the UK, and the US) or ages 16-64 (in other markets)—not its total population.
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| Nov 19, 2024
Here are five charts that size social network usage on a worldwide level by platform and by country and region.
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| Jun 25, 2024
Asia-Pacific is key to TikTok’s growth thanks to its expanding number of users, swelling middle class, and friendlier political environment. Which countries are leading the way, and how will TikTok continue its growth?
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| Jun 17, 2024
Japanese coffee company Geshary Coffee spent $38 million to purchase a spot on Fifth Avenue late last year. How we got here: The trend started with luxury companies like LVMH, Kering, and Prada, which see premium real estate as an opportunity to develop unique, immersive experiences that build long-term connections with consumers.
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| Nov 6, 2024
The survey was conducted in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, the UK, and the US.
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| Nov 1, 2024
Zooming out: Wikipedia has faced bias accusations elsewhere, including from Croatia, Japan, Spain, and the UK. Critics have claimed both liberal and conservative bias, though founder Jimmy Wales disputes systematic liberal bias exists. Why it matters: Marketers beyond India should be aware of Wikipedia’s critical role in the digital knowledge ecosystem.
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| Nov 6, 2024
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Followed by Japan with 20, Spain with 15 notes Kayla Zoo of Visual Capitalist, but the city with the most Michelin star restaurants, one, two, or three is Tokyo with nearly 200. Daniel Konstantinovic (02:33):. Japan was going to be my other guess if I didn't say France. Jeremy Goldman (02:35):. Marcus, I just looked this up.
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However, outliers do exist (e.g., Japan for lower consumption, Brazil for higher). Despite disparities in relative wealth at the country level (GMI results were compared with IMF GDP-per-capita metrics), similar patterns were seen for time spent with digital media and traditional formats in most countries. Some regions have long-standing unique patterns.
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| Nov 1, 2024
Sustainability awareness is high in Asia-Pacific, where the majority of consumers are open to spending more on eco-friendly products. How can brands and retailers capitalize on the green opportunity—while also doing good for the environment?
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Okay, we are in Japan first, where just 37% of people listen to radio. That's the lowest proportion of all 49 countries that were tracked. The first radio broadcast in Japan happened on March the 22nd, 1925. Which of the following statements is false?
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In addition to those macroeconomic factors, 7-Eleven is losing ground as competitors like Wawa successfully use their food offerings to attract customers—fueling the c-store’s impetus to innovate. 7-Eleven hopes to win customers back by giving some of its US stores a Japanese-style makeover with fresh, high-quality foods like miso ramen and sweet chili crisp wings.
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