China, Japan buck trend, keep interest rates low

China’s central bank cut its policy interest rate by 10 basis points with the implicit aim of helping to boost the recovery of its economy, which is still reeling from the zero-Covid policy and ... ( read original story ...)

Ascott to open Tokyo’s 1st lyf property

Ascott is acquiring a freehold asset in Tokyo, Japan via its private equity fund with the Qatar Investment Authority. The asset will be refurbished to introduce Ascott’s first lyf-branded co-living ... ( read original story ...)

The 7 Best Hotels in Tokyo

Hoshinoya Tokyo reinterprets the century-old Japanese brand’s signature countryside ryokans for an urban setting in the city’s Otemachi business district. Interiors by Azuma Architects & Associates ... ( read original story ...)