Based on new CBRE data, retail leasing demand in the world's leading retail markets continues to rebound as economic activity recovers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan retains economic view in Aug., warns of China risks
Japan on Monday retained its view that the economy is recovering moderately for August and sounded more upbeat about exports, though it also warned of downside risks from China's economic slowdown due ... ( read original story ...)
The heart-warming story behind this super-skinny Vietnamese house
so the designers of CH House wanted to create a mini oasis within the property. Plants and trees grow inside the building in order to create a peaceful living space and relieve stress. This family ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo DisneySea Reveals Names of Fantasy Springs Attractions, Other Facilities
As for the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, the property will feature the Fantasy Springs Gifts merchandise shop, two buildings (the Fantasy Chateau and the Grand Chateau) and three dining ... ( read original story ...)
Property Outlooks, Interest Rates Roil Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets were uneven Wednesday as Tokyo and Hong Kong edged higher but Shanghai fell back on property-market concerns, while other regional exchanges largely finished moderately higher. In ... ( read original story ...)
Real estate agencies concerned about skyscraper construction boom in central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is seeing the completion of a series of high-rise office buildings this year. Behind the backdrop of major urban development pr ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese farmer has fought for decades to stay on his ancestral land in the middle of Narita airport
Narita airport, one of Tokyo's main international gateways, projects an image of efficiency and service characteristic of Japan's economic prominence. But beneath the surface, there is a long and ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone resumes hotel purchases in Japan
The company has divested $4.5bn worth of assets in Japan to tap into rising global interest in the nation’s property market. ( read original story ...)
How Christie’s and Sotheby’s are ramping up global expansion with major property moves: after over 200 years, they and Phillips – also British – lead the industry …
All 3 auction houses will open new offices in Hong Kong this year: Phillips in the West Kowloon Cultural District; Sotheby's in Chater House, formerly leased by Armani; and Christie's in The Henderson ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Puzzle House’ Has 13 Floors and NO Internal Walls
Located in Fukushima-Ku ward, a residential area in the heart of Osaka, it capitalizes on the compact plot with a radical 13-level design. Devoid of interior walls and doors, the property is an ... ( read original story ...)
China Isn’t Japan in the 1990s. This Meltdown Is Different.
The recent spate of dismal economic data out of China has raised the question of whether the world’s second-biggest economy will have a meltdown like the one in Japan in the 1990s. Right now, China ... ( read original story ...)
Dexus swings to first loss in 14 years as higher rates crunch property values
TOKYO (Reuters) -As the yen slid past 145 per dollar with barely a murmur from Japanese policymakers during recent days, suspicion grew that they won't be as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares close lower on China worries
Tokyo shares closed lower Wednesday on worries over the Chinese economy, with falls on US markets also affecting sentiment.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gave up 1.46 percent, ... ( read original story ...)
Unearthing Japanese American history at a dig site in North Seattle
As the sweltering sun beamed down on a team of archaeology students near North Seattle College in late July, they hopped in and out of a hole nearly 5 feet deep to unearth marbles, rusted nails and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s property market is buzzing again – that’s great news for investors
There's a very famous story about how, during the Japanese bubble in the 1980s, this tiny area was worth more than all of the property in the state of California. Don't miss the latest investment ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone explores Japanese property after selling $4.5bn
Blackstone Inc is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about $4.5bn worth in the past year to capitalise on high international interest in property ... ( read original story ...)