Among its actively managed funds, L&G Property was a top seller ... Pridham said this was down to growing demand for the group’s regional equity funds, such as Japan and Europe “as investors sought to benefit from the higher gains currently being ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall after Dow cracks 22,000; Kospi down 1.7%
Japan's Nikkei 225 edged down 0.25 percent ... Hong Kong's CK Hutchison and Cheung Kong Property Holdings were also among the Asian companies reporting results Thursday. In foreign exchange, the U.S. currency strengthened slightly after hitting 15-month ... ( read original story ...)
China’s fear of becoming Japan is said to drive deal crackdown
“You see it in repeated attempts to stop various potential property bubbles so China doesn’t end up with a Japan-style property collapse,” O’Neill said in an email. “There does appear to be some signs that some Chinese investors don’t invest in ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-In rare bipartisan display, U.S. Democrats back Trump on China trade probe
Sources familiar with the current discussions said Trump was expected to issue a presidential memorandum in coming days, citing Chinese theft of intellectual property as a problem. The European Union, Japan, Germany and Canada have all expressed concern ... ( read original story ...)
China financial, tech shares ease Hong Kong stocks off 26-month highs
The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.2%, while the Nikkei Asia300 Index of regional equities outside of Japan shed 0.4% ... a forecast for a more than 80% increase in profit. China SCE Property Holdings gained 4.2% after saying it expects a net profit growth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trading houses launch US property funds
TOKYO -- Japan's general trading companies are establishing real estate funds in the U.S. to tap demand from Japanese institutional investors and raise money for new property development. Sumitomo has sold buildings it owned in the U.S. to its real estate ... ( read original story ...)
In rare bipartisan display, Democrats back Trump on China trade probe
Sources familiar with the current discussions said Trump was expected to issue a presidential memorandum in coming days, citing Chinese theft of intellectual property as a problem. The European Union, Japan, Germany and Canada have all expressed concern ... ( read original story ...)
Trump set for Friday speech, to sign memo on Chinese intellectual property and trade practices
The European Union, Japan, Germany and Canada have all expressed concern over China's behavior on intellectual property theft. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would then initiate an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974's Section 301 ... ( read original story ...)
I have discovered Japanese Knotweed in my garden. Am I responsible for it and what should I do?
The issue of Japanese Knotweed can become potentially much more serious if it is established that knotweed has spread from one person’s land to a neighbouring property. Not only would the original landowner face the above criminal sanctions, they could ... ( read original story ...)
Atlantic: “Japan Might be What Equality in Education Looks Like”
The country’s government makes sure areas with low income levels and property values get good teachers too. ALANA SEMUELS 9:54 AM ET BUSINESS KAWAMATA, Japan—In many countries, the United States included, students’ economic backgrounds often ... ( read original story ...)
Daily briefing: US Russia sanctions, Trump-China trade and Japan
(FT) The Trump administration is considering its first major trade action against Beijing, with officials engaged in “serious discussions” about launching a probe into a Chinese intellectual property regime that requires foreign companies to transfer ... ( read original story ...)
Darvish joins Dodgers, eager to fit in with new teammates
Speaking through a translator, the Japanese pitcher said he doesn't want to arrive at ... patents and other intellectual property. Reports: Trump administration discussing ways to compel China crackdown on theft of copyrights, patents and other ... ( read original story ...)
Meyer Family Vineyards Awarded Fresh Accolades at Wine Align’s National Wine Awards
Meyer has received international recognition and their wines are now available in 9 countries across the Globe including Canada, USA, UK, Japan, China ... Then in 2008 they added the Okanagan Falls property which included a modest 2400 sq ft winery ... ( read original story ...)
The Okura Prestige Taichung Hotel to Open 2021 in Taiwan
Embodying the proud traditions of Hotel Okura’s signature Japanese hospitality, The Okura Prestige Taichung will join The Okura Prestige Taipei and the Hotel Royal Nikko Taipei as the group’s third luxury property in Taiwan. “It will be a great ... ( read original story ...)
The Astro Japan Property Group share price just rocketed 12%
The Astro Japan Property Group (ASX: AJA) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market today. In afternoon trade the property company’s shares are up 12% to $7.11. After the market closed yesterday Astro Japan announced an agreement to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hotel of Doom’ in North Korea unveiled after decades of setbacks
Well, one big red propaganda sign, to be exact, spotted outside the property, which reads "Rocket Power Nation". Japan hosts a number of US military bases and Tokyo fears that it could become an important target for North Korea if a second Korean war break ... ( read original story ...)