But while all of this is going on, noninstitutional investors are finding their way here also. A Japanese-run property brokerage house, Seven Seas Properties Corp., has been successfully marketing Philippine real estate to its Japanese clients for some ... ( read original story ...)
China clamps down on excess steel as Japan decries Trump ‘protectionism’
Analysts say the revocations were unlikely to be a direct response to Trump’s plan, but rather a part of China’s reform measures aimed at reducing surplus steel capacity that many estimate at around 300 million tonnes, about three times Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Abandoned Avonlea: Anne theme park in Japan now like a ghost town
Nancy.Russell@cbc.ca In its heyday in the 1990s, Canadian World in Ashibetsu, Japan attracted tens of thousands of visitors on a summer day. The theme park includes an almost perfect replica of Green Gables house in Cavendish, P.E.I., and other landmarks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Nikon sues ASML, Zeiss over chip-making technology
Nikon Corp. said Monday it has taken legal action in the Netherlands, Germany and Japan over the use of semiconductor lithography technology in products made by Dutch and German companies. Nikon said it is seeking to stop Dutch company ASML Holding N.V ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Will Award a 'Chelsea FC Experience' to 12 Young Soccer Players
Yokohama Tire Corp. in conjunction with US Youth Soccer, will send 12 Yokohama Skills Challenge participants (along with chaperones) to England for a “Chelsea FC Experience.” The contest runs through June 3, 2017. The contest is open to US Youth Soccer ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag was detected near Iiyama in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has struck on Friday, 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Iiyama in Japan. Exact location of earthquake, longitude 138.6341 East, latitude 36.8923 North, depth = 1.91 km. Event id: us10008hk5. Ids that are associated to ... ( read original story ...)
KDDI: TELEHOUSE OSAKA 2 Data Center in Osaka to Provide Direct Connection to JPIX, Japan's Largest Internet Exchange Operator
TOKYO & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KDDI CORPORATION (TOKYO:9433) (KDDI) and Japan Internet Exchange Co., Ltd. (JPIX) have agreed to establish a JPIX connection point (PoP [1]) within the TELEHOUSE OSAKA 2 data center operated by KDDI in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post risks becoming the 'next NTT'
The company is perilously close to becoming another Nippon Telegraph and Telephone -- a symbol of a privatization IPO gone wrong. Japan Post shares ended Monday's trading little moved. The stock rose 0.74% to 1,345 yen, as investors remained wary of an ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya group looks to spread jump rope ‘culture’ to the world
Japan Jump Rope Project (JJRP), a nonprofit organization based in Nagoya’s Moriyama Ward, has applied to designate July 8 as Rope Day. It has also donated jump ropes to schools overseas and to disaster-hit regions. In mid-March, the organization held the ... ( read original story ...)
Tax cut advocate Kawamura cruises to fourth term as Nagoya mayor
NAGOYA – Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura easily won re-election to a fourth term Sunday on popular support for his tax reduction policies. Kawamura, 68, who leads a local political party called Tax Cut Japan, ran against two other candidates — Masateru ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares up 1.4% as centrist Macron leads French presidential race
TOKYO - Tokyo's benchmark index jumped 1.4 percent on Monday as investors cheered news that pro-European Emmanuel Macron has taken a lead over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the French presidential race. The Nikkei 225 added 270.21 points to sit at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops: Chinese hostess stole ¥200,000 from drunk man in Ueno
A Chinese hostess is among two suspects accused of stealing 200,000 yen from a drunk businessman in Ueno (TBS News) TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 49-year-old Chinese national for allegedly stealing money from a male office worker ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks mixed as investors examine French election outcome
TOKYO -- Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors weighed the results of the first round of the French presidential election. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.3 per cent in morning trading to 18,870.24. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign Olympics officials impressed by what they’ve seen of Tokyo’s 2020 plans
With just over three years to go, sports administrators from around the world are already visiting Tokyo to check on the city’s preparations for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. While Tokyo has overcome some initial setbacks, such as the delay of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on eased concerns after first round of French elections
TOKYO, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning after the outcome of the first round of the French presidential election eased concerns about the country leaving the European Union. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 249.49 points, or 1 ... ( read original story ...)
A Review of the Intercontinental Osaka’s Residential Suite
Beyond hotel rooms, Intercontinental Osaka provides guests with an option for serviced residential suites. This is perfect for long-term business travelers and families staying together in one suite. The top 4 floors hold the one to three bedroom ... ( read original story ...)