Cultural differences” should be taken into consideration when attending a house viewing, according to some of the UK population. But only a fraction — just 16 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to take indefinite break from tennis after shock US Open exit
Naomi Osaka will take an indefinite break from tennis and says she doesn’t know when she will play next after a shock exit from the US Open. The defending champion lost 5-7 7-6 (2) 6-4 to 18-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese-themed shopping area closed down after being labeled ‘cultural invasion’ by Chinese netizens
Feedback from online critics caused a Japan-themed shopping area in China’s Liaoning province to shut down less than two weeks after opening. Alleged cultural invasion: Tang Little Kyoto, a commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Teens shock Osaka and Tsitsipas at US Open
DEFENDING champion Naomi Osaka of Japan and Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas ... WINDHOEK-BASED hotel and conference centre, Safari Hotels has become the first property in Namibia to join Accor's ... ( read original story ...)
China Suspended Operation of a Japanese-themed Complex Just 2 Weeks After It Opened
A Japanese-themed cultural and residential project, that recently opened in the city of Dalian in northeast China, has been shuttered just two weeks after it ... ( read original story ...)
Putin Says Private Businesses, Japanese Firms On Disputed Kurile Islands To Receive Tax Breaks
Russian President Vladimir Putin says private businesses, including Japanese firms, operating on the disputed Kurile Islands will receive tax breaks in an effort to boost the local economy. ( read original story ...)
Russia to tighten grip on islands claimed by Japan with economic zone
Russia will grant extensive tax breaks to a chain of Pacific islands to lure international investment, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, a move that would include the Northern Territories off ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cultural genocide against Taiwan’s indigenous peoples
The DPP officials should demand Tokyo compensate their indigenous people for the land, lives and cultural heritage they lost. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Olympic heroes set for massive payday after billionaire property tycoon Harry Triguboff splashes out for every medallist
Australia's Olympic medallists will receive an unexpected cash gift of $645,000 for their results in Tokyo from a billionaire property developer. The ultra-successful swim team will benefit most of ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Olympic medallists get massive payday thanks to property tycoon Harry Triguboff
Australia's Olympic medallists will receive an unexpected cash prize for their efforts in Tokyo. Billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff, of Meriton fame, has vowed to pay each of the 129 ... ( read original story ...)
China shuts Japanese-themed complex after just 2 weeks over online backlash, ‘sensitive’ date concerns
The Japanese-themed Tang Little Kyoto project, which is located in Dalian’s Jinpu New Area, was opened two weeks ago and had proved popular with domestic tourist in China. ( read original story ...)
NR5 property slated for modest growth
The number of borey gated-communities and business centres along National Road 5 (NR5) are expected to see a steady surge in growth, underpinned by progress on a herculean expansion and renovation ... ( read original story ...)
Is South Korea in danger of repeating Japan’s economic bubble collapse?
Asia’s fourth-largest economy is experiencing soaring real estate prices and busy stock market trading that are raising fears of a correction, but analysts say underlying economic problems are the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics 2021: High flyer Harry Triguboff repays Aussie medallists for joy they brought him in Tokyo
Billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff has put a price on the joy he found in watching Australia’s Olympians compete in Tokyo, outlaying almost $650,000 to athletes for each medal won at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sets up quantum computing committee
Japanese companies have set up the Quantum Strategic Industry Alliance for Revolution: Q-STAR. Q-STAR will invite the participation of diverse industrie ... ( read original story ...)
China facing demographic, inflation risks ‘Japan never faced’, Beijing urged to act to avoid ‘big surprise’
Faced with new global demographic, inflation and deglobalisation challenges that even “Japan has never really faced”, China should take swift actions to counter their possible negative effects, a ... ( read original story ...)