South Korea has placed among the top five technological innovators for the first time, according to the latest global ranking, as other Asian economic powers moved up the hierarchy. South Korea jumped ... ( read original story ...)
Global stocks fall as Chinese property developer Evergrande’s scramble to avoid default rattles investors
Dow futures lost 500 points as worries grew about the looming default by Evergrande, whose shares plunged to an 11-year low in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng index drops more than 3% as Evergrande shares plunge 10%, other property stocks fall
The Hang Seng index dropped 3.3% to close at 23,099.14. Shares of China Evergrande Group in the city plummeted 10.24%, after falling as much as 17% earlier. The Hang Seng Properties index dropped to a ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks sink, World’s most indebted property developer teeters on brink
Chinese South Korean and Japanese stock markets were closed on Monday with their respective countries enjoying a public holiday ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks, Futures Fall on China Property, Fed Risks: Markets Wrap
Stocks and U.S. equity futures fell Monday, hurt by a slump in Hong Kong property developers and jitters ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that’s expected to hint at moving toward tapering stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Japan rubber futures rise on hopes for new stimulus, China fears linger
TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday on hopes of a new stimulus package from Japan’s next prime minister and continued support from the central bank, though fears of slower demand in top ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu pursued by army of brands including Aston Martin… and she could become a BILLIONAIRE
Max Eisenbud, 'super agent' to some of the highest earning sportswomen in history, answers the call on the second ring, despite it being the busiest week for years. ( read original story ...)
One-of-a-kind anime banner stolen from 72-year-old Tokyo public bath
Times are tough for Japan’s sento, or public baths. Formerly a necessity for suburban and urban residential communities, they’ve been rendered largely unnecessary now that just about every single ... ( read original story ...)
The top 10 countries that have seen property prices rocket
Israel came in a first place with the average house price increasing 345.7 per cent. A square metre cost £6,920 in 2020, up from £1,553 a decade earlier. ( read original story ...)
Japan focussed private equity AUM reaches $68bn
Japan's private equity (PE) industry is just beginning to grow, with Japan focussed PE assets under management (AUM) at $68bn as of December 2020, said a study. According to the Preqin report, ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts first Asia Pacific property in Kyoto
LXR Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s three distinctive luxury brands, announced its debut in Asia Pacific today with the opening of ROKU KYOTO. LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collec ... ( read original story ...)
Lightbridge Receives Notice of Allowance for Key Patent in Japan
Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that it received a Notice of Allowance for a key divisional patent in Japan related to ... ( read original story ...)
The champion returns! Teen tennis ace Emma Raducanu is back in the UK
Ian, is the motor behind Emma's tennis drive, lifted her arm victoriously aloft and then hugged his 18-year-old daughter - but her mother Renee did not come out to pose with the sports superstar. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares fall on profit-booking after recent rally
Latest financial technology news, fintech news, fin tech news, open banking news, banking news, blogs opinion, analysis on Fintech Zoom. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly lower on lackluster China, Japan data
Stocks were mostly lower in Asia on Thursday after Japan and China released data that were weaker than expected. Shares fell in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul but rose in Sydney. Japan reported ... ( read original story ...)
Jeonbuk reach Asian Champions League quarters with shootout win
Two-time champions Jeonbuk Motors needed a penalty shootout to see off BG Pathum United in Jeonju on Wednesday and advance to the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League as fellow South Koreans ... ( read original story ...)