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In Nikkei Asia News Roundup's latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Asia's pet boom and what demographic trends may be the cause of the surge in animal companionship. [1]

SINGAPORE -- A Singaporean startup that makes lab-cultured seafood has been named winner of the inaugural Nikkei Asia Award for its unique technology and potential benefit to society, Nikkei announced Monday. [2]

BANGKOK -- For parents the world over, teaching young kids the basics of good hygiene -- potty training, teeth-brushing -- and introducing things like reading can seem a daunting challenge. [4]

The ‘Thai Bangkaew dog’ has been recognized as a global breed by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, or FCI. [5]

Tea LeavesJapan's triumph of the cats Some find them spooky, but society's love of the 'cute' and the 'clean' propel felines forward The writer’s cat in cute mode: Somewhere between a cult and a fad, felines are now respected members of the Japanese ... [6]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-04 · 31% match

Pet care market surges across Asia

In Nikkei Asia News Roundup's latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Asia's pet boom and what demographic trends may be the cause of the surge in animal companionship.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-12-20 · 33% match

Singapore cultured seafood startup wins Nikkei Asia Award

SINGAPORE -- A Singaporean startup that makes lab-cultured seafood has been named winner of the inaugural Nikkei Asia Award for its unique technology and potential benefit to society, Nikkei announced Monday.

[3] FI yle.fi · 2013-09-10 · 33% match

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Titled “Salil eka salil vika” (“First at the Gym, Last at the Gym”), the tongue-in-cheek track by rapper Musta Barbaari, tells what it’s like to be a dark-skinned man in Finland – according to the tune, it's “the hardest job in the country”.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-03-14 · 33% match

Japan's edutainment star Shimajiro out to win over Thai kids

BANGKOK -- For parents the world over, teaching young kids the basics of good hygiene -- potty training, teeth-brushing -- and introducing things like reading can seem a daunting challenge.

[5] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2022-09-04 · 32% match

‘Thai Bangkaew dog’ recognized as a global breed by FCI

The ‘Thai Bangkaew dog’ has been recognized as a global breed by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, or FCI.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-11-13 · 30% match

Japan's triumph of the cats

Tea LeavesJapan's triumph of the cats Some find them spooky, but society's love of the 'cute' and the 'clean' propel felines forward The writer’s cat in cute mode: Somewhere between a cult and a fad, felines are now respected members of the Japanese

[7] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 30% match

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