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Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste
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Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste

Select FamilyMart convenience stores in Japan have installed boxes to collect used clothing and household goods for reuse, joining similar initiatives taken by retailers, as a step to reduce waste and attract more customers. In a trial launched joint…

Logistics Sector Consolidates as Margins Compress
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Logistics Sector Consolidates as Margins Compress

Tier-2 carriers exit or merge; tech-enabled platforms gain share through superior unit economics.

EDITOR'S PICK Pharma Outsourcing Giants Expand U.S. and EU Footprints
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Pharma Outsourcing Giants Expand U.S. and EU Footprints

CDMO leaders are scaling overseas to address customer concerns about geographic concentration.

EDITOR'S PICK RMB Internationalization Hits New Milestone in Trade Settlement
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RMB Internationalization Hits New Milestone in Trade Settlement

Energy and commodities corridors lead the trend; CIPS volumes break previous records.

Service Robot Deployments Accelerate in Hospitality Sector
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Service Robot Deployments Accelerate in Hospitality Sector

Hotel chains and restaurant groups report measurable productivity gains from robotic adoption.

Cross-Border E-commerce Maintains Double-Digit Export Growth
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Cross-Border E-commerce Maintains Double-Digit Export Growth

Direct-to-consumer platforms continue to gain share against traditional wholesale channels.

EDITOR'S PICK Top Family Businesses Plan Generational Handover
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Top Family Businesses Plan Generational Handover

Founder-led conglomerates are formalizing succession plans and bringing in professional management.

Premium M&A Activity Picks Up as Strategic Buyers Return
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M&A Activity Picks Up as Strategic Buyers Return

Industrial consolidation and outbound bolt-on acquisitions drive a meaningful pickup in deal volume.

China Expands Global Partnerships Through Belt and Road Initiative
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China Expands Global Partnerships Through Belt and Road Initiative

New agreements and infrastructure projects strengthen trade connectivity and foster shared development.