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Consumers warned of fire risks in areas around air conditioners ahead of summer

Safety experts have received many reports of air conditioner fires that were unrelated to product defects, and are flagging the risk before use increases through summer.

SoftBank among the bidders for Blackstone’s Japanese payment firm

Japan's cashless payments market has expanded for more than a decade as consumers who once overwhelmingly favored paper money turn to electronic services.

Lonely consumers in China fuel a $74 billion companionship economy

Paid partners can be found for running, sightseeing and even eating out at hotpot restaurants.

EV sales set records in 37 countries as consumers flee high gas prices

Housing industry hit by shortage of naphtha-derived materials

It is unclear when the situation will improve, and it could also have an impact on consumers in the form of higher housing prices or delayed construction.

Lawson opens small supermarket in Tokyo

The supermarket, named L Minimart, aims to attract budget-conscious consumers amid rising prices.

Consumer safety watchdog seeks standards for personal trainers as accidents rise

Japan's Consumer Safety Investigation Commission wants the industry to step up, saying use of personal training among general consumers has outpaced safety practices.