Hong Kong has been shut out of the rankings in a survey of innovation and concentration of talent in which cities in the Asia-Pacific region took five of the top 10 spots. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector mood climbs to 33-yr high, leaves scope for more BOJ hikes
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Optimism in Japan's services sector climbed to a 33-year high in the first quarter on booming tourism and rising profits from price hikes, a central bank survey showed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s historic economic comeback shows just how screwed China is right now
Japan's long-comatose economy is finally showing proof of life. ( read original story ...)
If you want a preview of China’s economic collapse, just look at Japan
This bounce back has led to some mild cheering in the US, mostly confined to Wall Street backslaps and calls of " great quarter, guys " as East Asia portfolios grow. But in China, the reemergence of ... ( read original story ...)
‘We can’t access comparable property’: Seattle couple buys home in Japan for $30k
One Seattle couple is packing up their life here in Washington after they bought a house in Japan, but it wasn’t because they were priced out, at least not in the traditional sense. ( read original story ...)
Daily Digest: More trouble for United at SFO; Major VC lists Bay Area estate for over $33 million
Mechanic's liens at the failed Oceanwide Center construction project in downtown San Francisco have reportedly been consolidated and reduced to a fraction of their previous amount. Here's what else to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raids factory over deaths linked to health supplement
About a dozen Japanese health officials walked into the Osaka plant of the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., as seen in footage of the raid widely telecasted on Japanese news. It is currently ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese health officials raid factory producing ‘deadly’ supplements
Japanese government officials have raided a factory producing health supplements that they say have killed at least five people and left more than 100 others in hospital. About a dozen people wearing ... ( read original story ...)
Aon: Dramatic property cat shift at renewals. ILS capital at new $108bn high
Broking giant Aon has noted a buyers market for property catastrophe reinsurance at the April renewals, with flat to slightly down pricing and an ... ( read original story ...)
‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried facing lengthy jail term
Bankman-Fried was arrested, and later found guilty of fraud and money laundering following a month-long trial. The "Crypto King’s" downfall was complete. Today, he - and the world - will find out what ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Banks Poised to Step Up Cuts to $65 Billion in Stocks
For decades, banks in Japan have clung to a network of cross-shareholdings that date to the nation’s industrial emergence from World War II, helping companies expand globally and ride out periods of ... ( read original story ...)
Did You Know That USED Japanese Homes are WORTHLESS?
Japan, a land famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge tech, throws a curveball in its housing market: houses lose value fast, like cars. In a country where every inch counts, you’d ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan opted out of a global housing crisis
Australia’s housing market is, like many places in the Western world, in the midst of a crisis that feels like it will never be solved. Owning a property in an Australian city has only drifted further ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Dollar flexes again, Japan warns
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The U.S. dollar is flexing muscle yet again as the first quarter grinds to a close, surging anew on Wednesday against Japan's yen, ... ( read original story ...)
The Stunning Transformation Of Nick Lachey
Discover the captivating journey of Nick Lachey, from 98 Degrees to co-hosting "Love is Blind." Explore his transformations in music, love, and family life. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest two men for theft of ¥4.98 million Yu-Gi-Oh! card
Shortly before 5 o’clock on the evening on March 13, a man in his 20s walked into Fukufuku, a collectible trading card shop in Tokyo’s otaku district of Akihabara. After looking over the wares, he ... ( read original story ...)