Several dealmakers in areas including debt capital markets and real estate are leaving Nomura Holdings Inc. in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, as slowdowns in the sectors show no sign ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan’s economic miracle: Flying high
In this corner on Sept. 26, I wrote about the phenomenal rise of Japan as an industrial powerhouse and the lessons the Philippines can learn from the Japanese experience. ( read original story ...)
China Beats Japan In Global Innovation, But Will It Ever Catch Up With The US?
China has been climbing fast in the global innovation ranks beating Japan, but still far behind the U.S. That's according to the recently released 2022 Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings. China ... ( read original story ...)
Life in a 95-sq-foot apartment! How tinier living spaces are taking over Tokyo
With its high property prices and the world's most populous metropolitan area, Tokyo has long been known for small accommodations. ( read original story ...)
World’s 20 wealthiest cities, ranked: New York, Tokyo and San Francisco are home to more millionaires and billionaires than anywhere – but Dubai, Mumbai and Shenzhen are …
Interpreting the data, Andrew Amoils, head of research at New World Wealth, says that in holding the crown as the wealthiest city on earth, New York's property is also among the priciest. "The Big ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign exchange reserves fall by record $54bn
Japanese foreign exchange reserves fell by a record amount in September and China’s dipped closer to $3tn as the surging dollar hit two of the world’s most significant pools of central bank assets. ( read original story ...)
Fuji Speedway Hotel Debuts as the First Hotel in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand in Japan
Hyatt announced today the opening of Fuji Speedway Hotel in Shizuoka, Japan, the first property within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Why there are no casinos in Japan
With the gambling industry worldwide witnessing a considerable growth in recent years, we examine the sector in Japan and the relative lack of casinos in the country ... ( read original story ...)
See Denver’s most expensive listing: New Japanese-inspired home asks nearly $29M
Eight is a lucky number in Japanese culture symbolizing growing prosperity ... “Clearview Farm is the region’s most exceptional modern residence,” the official property listing states. The home was ... ( read original story ...)
5 chilling questions as North Korea fires missile over Japan and residents take cover
This is the first time North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan since 2017 and shows North Korea demonstrating its growing nuclear capabilities ... ( read original story ...)
Regional residential markets in Japan attracting more investment activity
Here are the recent landmark transactions in regional markets. In the past year, Savills says there were several noticeable portfolio transactions that involved residential properties in Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Judged by its cover: Engineered surface atomic structures for next-generation electronics
Researchers from Osaka University revealed that the surface electronic structure of topological insulators varies according to its surface atomic structure, even though it was believed to have been ... ( read original story ...)
Engineering surface atomic structures for next-generation electronics
Researchers from Osaka University have found that the surface electronic structure of samarium hexaboride originating from the topology of the bulk electronic structure can be controlled by changing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns residents to seek shelter after North Korean missile launch
The Japanese government warned its citizens to seek shelter in response to a reported missile firing by North Korea, according to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida released a ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Missile Flies Over Japan, Prompting Take Shelter Warnings
A missile fired by North Korea over Japan prompted Japanese officials to advise citizens to take shelter before the projectile landed in the Pacific Ocean, according to Japanese authorities. A message ... ( read original story ...)
A 95-Square-Foot Tokyo Apartment: ‘I Wouldn’t Live Anywhere Else’
“I need to modify my poses or else I will hit something,” Ms. Fujiwara, 29, said. Such is life in a 95-square-foot Tokyo apartment. With its high property prices and the world’s most populous ... ( read original story ...)