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S2023 E20 From Nuisances to New Products

本集简介

This episode shows how creativity and ingenuity are helping businesses to turn problematic materials into new and useful products.

[In Focus: Japan Gets a Record Pay Hike, But Is It Enough?]
Japan is set to see its minimum wage rise by a record pace this year as the cost of living increases. But the amount is still the lowest among advanced nations, showing that there's still work to be done.

[Global Trends: Printed Food Gives Seniors An Appetite for the Future]
3D printed food may not replace traditional meals, but new developments in the technology are showing its immense potential. One researcher is using it to create food for seniors that's more appetizing and tailored to their needs.

上一集

2023/07/15 S2023 E19

In Sickness and in Health

Featuring mild nutrient-packed chocolate bars and a UV-blocking parasol, this week's episode introduces companies that have created specialty products designed for people with specific needs that ended up becoming popular with a much larger consumer base.

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2023/09/02 S2023 E21

Stepping into the Future with Fitness Tech

This episode features new developments in fitness training such as running shoes with performance-enhancing sensors and an AI-driven fitness app that helps personal trainers provide high-level instruction to their clients.

[In Focus: Climate Change Threatens Shipping on World's Waterways]
Wildfires, heat waves, drought ... extreme weather is having devastating consequences on Earth and economies around the world. We look at how shrinking water levels could stifle global trade.

[Global Trends: Japan's Trading Card Boom a Winning Hand for Business]
Trading cards are more than just fun and games in Japan. The hobby is becoming a booming business and companies are taking note, rolling out new ways of capitalizing on the trend.

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S2023

2023-01-15

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