Property prices in Tokyo's prime districts have soared, drawing political attention. Analysts say the legislative outlook for the market is uncertain. ( read original story ...)
Asia’s wealthy investors seek more crypto in portfolios
Wealthy Asian families and family offices are ramping up their cryptocurrency investments, driven by the bullishness around digital assets, increased mainstream adoption and favourable regulatory ...
Exclusive | Naomi Osaka Sells Her L.A. Home Back to Nick and Vanessa …
Naomi Osaka Sells Her L.A. Home Back to Nick and Vanessa Lachey for $7.95 Million The tennis star added a gym and recovery center after purchasing the Tarzana property from the celebrity couple ... ( read original story ...)
Rising property prices in Tokyo fuels resentment, anti-immigration sentiment
CNBC's Lin Lin talks to Squawk Box Asia's anchor Martin Soong about rising property prices in Japan's mega cities, as foreign buyers swoop in, fueling anti-immigration sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in early trading on weak chip shares
Tokyo stocks were lower early Thursday as some semiconductor-related shares tracked overnight falls by their U.S. counterparts, but l ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda weighs India for global trials to speed up drug launches
By Rishika Sadam and Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Japanese drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical is exploring the option of conducting global clinical trials in India to accelerate the launch of its innovative ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido hunters’ association tells branches they can refuse to shoot bears in urban areas
SAPPORO -- With Japan set to introduce a revised law on the "emergency shooting" of bears and wild boars in urban areas on Sept. 1, the Hokkaido Ryouyuukai hunters' association has notified all its 71 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Sweden say they’re ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine
European leaders have accelerated negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine in recent weeks, responding to President Volodymyr Zelensky's request for binding assurances that Russia will not attack again if a ceasefire is reached. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record 3.43 million July foreign visitors
Japan' s tourism recorded 3.43 million visitors in July, up by 4.4 percent, a record high for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Investors in Japanese Property Look Beyond Tokyo – WSJ
ILLUSTRATION: Reuters TOKYO—When it costs nearly $2 billion to buy just part of a building in a prime Tokyo location, it is no wonder some investors in Japanese property are looking farther afield. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines in August, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for the second month in August as U.S. tariffs weighed on overseas demand, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The S&P Global flash Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan police arrest 29 people deported by Cambodia over phone scams
Japanese police arrested 29 people Wednesday on board a chartered flight from Phnom Penh for allegedly operating phone scams from Ca ... ( read original story ...)
Two firefighters killed in Osaka inferno: A warning of deepening social crisis in Japan
Despite Japan’s reputation for superior safety standards, the Osaka fire reveals growing cracks, exposing a trajectory of deregulation and neglect. ( read original story ...)
Calvin Klein Unveils New Global Flagship in Tokyo
Calvin Klein Inc., a subsidiary of PVH Corp., will open a new, sprawling Calvin Klein global flagship in Tokyo on Aug. 29. ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm which just filed for IPO won’t shut down
"We’ll never stay silent," remarked Kimmel, in response to Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss's X post on July 26, in which he accused the global banking giant, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), of not ...
XRP Mining Introduces Mobile-First Cloud Mining Platform for Passive Crypto Income
XRP Mining introduces smartphone-based cloud mining platform, combining blockchain security, renewable energy, and automated crypto income.