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Chinese 4D massage chair makers push into smart wellness market
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Chinese manufacturers are expanding in the 4D massage chair segment as global demand for home wellness products grows.
PlacidWay, Cell Grand Clinic form Japan regenerative medicine partnership
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PlacidWay and Cell Grand Clinic have teamed up to help international patients access government-approved regenerative therapies in Osaka.
Zenkyu Matcha unveils new tins, Hika Blend and global subscription service
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Tokyo-based BLUEGON Inc. relaunched Zenkyu Matcha worldwide on Aug. 12, 2026, with a reorganized lineup, new stone-mill-inspired tins and a refreshed subscription offer.
Global Coalition on Aging, Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society to host Silver Economy Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
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The Global Coalition on Aging and the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society will bring government, business and health leaders to Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 11-12 for Silver Economy Forum 2026. The summit is designed to turn ageing populations into an…
Argentina ends nicotine product ban as Brazil stays sidelined
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Argentina has moved to regulate innovative nicotine products after ending its ban, setting up a sharp regional contrast with Brazil, which still prohibits the products.
Asia’s 2026 fitness trade shows spotlight regional sourcing and buyer matchmaking
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A 2026 review of Asia’s fitness trade exhibition calendar highlights ten organizers shaping sports and fitness business cooperation across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The list underscores how trade shows are…
AKT Health launches AI platform for connected regulatory operations
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AKT Health Analytics on July 28, 2026 launched RegXtrakt, an AI-powered platform aimed at unifying regulatory affairs, quality, safety and labelling for life sciences companies.
Japan Medical Finder launches free hospital search tool for foreign patients
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iASK Inc. has launched Japan Medical Finder, a free mobile-friendly platform that helps foreign visitors and residents locate 2,784 hospitals and clinics across Japan.
KingPo names Techno Science Japan as authorized distributor
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KingPo Technology Development Limited has appointed Techno Science Japan Co., Ltd. as an authorized distributor under a new strategic cooperation and distribution agreement.
Plushie Planet expands STAR BABY AI companion universe
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Plushie Planet detailed its STAR BABY intellectual property and company strategy on August 12, 2026, positioning the plush and AI companion brand as the center of a broader business built around emotional connection, collectibles and charitable…
Medical gloves market seen tripling by 2035 on infection-control demand
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Market Research Future projects the global medical gloves market will grow from $15.95 billion in 2026 to $38.54 billion by 2035, driven by infection-prevention mandates, a shift to nitrile gloves and recovery in surgical volumes.
Companion diagnostics market seen tripling by 2035
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The global companion diagnostics market is projected to rise from $9.32 billion in 2025 to $26.83 billion by 2035, driven by regulatory co-development requirements, faster next-generation sequencing adoption and growing use of liquid biopsy.
Novius, cancer center and hospital file patent for real-time 2D-to-3D IVR imaging
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Novius, the National Cancer Center Japan and Asahi Central Hospital have filed a joint patent application for a system that turns 2D surgical images into real-time 3D spatial information.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy market seen doubling to $7.1 billion by 2035
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The global hyperbaric oxygen therapy market is projected to rise from $3.75 billion in 2025 to $7.10 billion by 2035, driven by chronic wound care, broader clinical use and chamber technology upgrades.
Medical display monitor market seen reaching $4.56B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global medical display monitor market will rise from $2.90 billion in 2026 to $4.56 billion by 2035 as cybersecurity rules, hybrid operating room buildouts and AI-enabled firmware reshape hospital buying.
Phio Pharmaceuticals wins patent allowances in the US, Canada and Japan
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Phio Pharmaceuticals said it secured three notices of allowance and one grant decision for INTASYL compounds across the United States, Canada and Japan.
Rubidium market seen rising to 11.96 tons by 2035 on 5G, quantum and medical demand
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A Market Research Future report says the global rubidium market will grow from 7.44 tons in 2025 to 11.96 tons by 2035 as 5G timing, neutral-atom quantum computing and cardiac PET imaging expand demand.
VandS Clinic expands toward 75 branches across Korea and Japan
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VandS Clinic says it is on track to reach 75 branches by the end of 2026, adding new locations in South Korea and Japan as it scales its medical aesthetics network.
Japan edge AI market projected to hit $40.81 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says Japan’s edge AI market was worth $7.79 billion in 2020 and is forecast to reach $40.81 billion by 2030. The report points to cloud workloads, smart wearables, 5G and industrial adoption as key growth drivers, while…
Medical equipment calibration services market seen topping $3 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the medical equipment calibration services market will surpass $3 billion in 2030, driven by demand for accurate diagnostics, tighter compliance rules and more complex medical devices.
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