Japanese trading houses, including Mitsubishi Corp. and Marubeni Corp., rallied on Tuesday after Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s plans to increase holdings were seen a stamp of approval for the sector. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Trading Houses Surge as Buffett Looks to Boost Stakes
Japanese trading houses, including Mitsubishi Corp. and Marubeni Corp., rallied on Tuesday after Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said it was looking to increase ownership in the companies. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan To Remain Property Hot Spots As Global Investors Diversify: JLL CEO
The real estate markets of Australia, Japan, Korea and Singapore will remain hot spots in the next few years as global investors seek to diversify their portfolios with demand for real estate in China ... ( read original story ...)
‘I invest £2.5bn in the world’s most surprising economy’
Fund Of The Week quizzes fund managers about how they’re investing your money. If you’d like to suggest which funds you want to hear about and pitch your questions to the managers, sign up to the ... ( read original story ...)
Australians snapping up ‘cheap’ houses in Japan to escape housing crunch
The IT contractor said he was seduced by the contrast of the traditional temple-esque slanted roof with the large yard and wraparound porch, not unlike those in Queensland properties. It offers a ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Economic Crisis Is Tracking Japan’s Downturn In The 1990’s
Macroeconomic indicators – stocks, bonds, debt levels, real estate, unemployment – show that China's downturn is following the same path as Japan's post-1990 crisis. ( read original story ...)
ORIX Corporation: First-mover in Japan casinos with MGM will be a game changer for the stock
Orix's first-mover strategy as the only casino in Japan will let it enjoy a monopoly. The stock is a strong buy in the $100 range. Read the full report on Seeking Alpha. ( read original story ...)
Japan to launch first-ever bunk bed sleeper bus that’s like a ‘mobile hotel’
While the Sommeil Profond is the newest overnight bus to take to the roads – and is unique in that it offers fully reclining seats – it’s not the only sleeper bus that exists in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Property Investor Gaw Capital Buys Prime Tokyo Mall For Over $1 Billion
Gaw Capital has formed a joint venture with Singapore’s Patience Capital Group to purchase and manage Tokyu Plaza Ginza. ( read original story ...)
Property and sovereignty in space − as countries and companies take to the stars, they could run into disputes
Private citizens and companies may one day begin to permanently settle outer space and celestial bodies. But if we don’t enact governing laws in the meantime, space settlers may face legal chaos. Many ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific property markets lead global recovery
Japan is gradually emerging from its decades-long deflationary slump. Asia Pacific property markets have rebounded faster than North America and Europe post-pandemic, thanks to active local investors ... ( read original story ...)
How neighborhood perception affects housing rents: A novel analytical approach
Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have developed a highly accurate method for predicting rents by applying computer vision and machine ... ( read original story ...)
Six Senses Kyoto: A Sensory Debut Marking IHG’s New Era For Japan
Six Senses Kyoto ushers in a new era of luxury travel in Japan, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut and its parent group IHG's grand plans in the coming years. ( read original story ...)
KKR, Gaw look to sell Tokyo Hyatt Regency for over 100 billion yen
KKR and Gaw Capital Partners are in talks to sell the Hyatt Regency hotel in Tokyo to Japan Hotel Reit Investment for more than 100 billion yen (S$879.3 million), according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Brookfield seeks to buy more property in Japan after $1.6 billion in deals
There has been a trend of increased foreign investor activity in Japanese real estate in recent years, buoyed by the weak yen and cheap financing. ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo opens office tower on troubled Roppongi property
As well, the site of TSK.CCC — whose structure was demolished in 2008 — had become highly sought after. The year after Machii’s death, the nearby Roppongi Hills complex opened. Located even closer is ... ( read original story ...)