Among other Japanese automakers, Mazda shares climbed 2.8% and Toyota ... In a note on Friday, analysts at DBS said the Singapore-based property developer posted robust second-quarter earnings, which nearly doubled on-year, beating expectations, amid ... ( read original story ...)
Why more homebuyers are choosing Yokohama over Tokyo
Japan is proving increasingly attractive to Asian buyers, who have begun looking beyond Tokyo for smart investments, says Christopher Dillon, author of homebuying guide Landed Japan. “The ability to buy freehold property is one of Japan’s main advantag ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Might Be What Equality in Education Looks Like
KAWAMATA, Japan—In many countries, the United States included, students’ economic backgrounds often determine the quality of the education they receive. Richer students tend to go to schools funded by high property taxes, with top-notch facilities and ... ( read original story ...)
Klein Dytham oversees $14M renovation of wine-centric resort Risonare Yatsugatake in Japan
Hoshino Resorts has opened Risonare Yatsugatake, a wine-centric resort concept in Japan’s Yamanashi region. Tokyo-based architecture firm Klein Dytham oversaw the $14-million renovation, which saw upgrades made to the property’s guestrooms and dining ... ( read original story ...)
Roxy-Pacific Acquires 2nd Hotel Asset In Japan – Tenmabashi Grand Hotel Osaka
Singapore – Established property and hospitality group with an AsiaPacific focus, Roxy-Pacific Holdings Limited ("Roxy-Pacific" or the "Group"), announced today the acquisition of its second hotel asset in Japan, Tenmabashi Grand Hotel Osaka, for JPY 3.0 ... ( read original story ...)
Tracker inflows lead to record LGIM net sales
Among its actively managed funds, L&G Property was a top seller ... Pridham said this was down to growing demand for the group’s regional equity funds, such as Japan and Europe “as investors sought to benefit from the higher gains currently being ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall after Dow cracks 22,000; Kospi down 1.7%
Japan's Nikkei 225 edged down 0.25 percent ... Hong Kong's CK Hutchison and Cheung Kong Property Holdings were also among the Asian companies reporting results Thursday. In foreign exchange, the U.S. currency strengthened slightly after hitting 15-month ... ( read original story ...)
China’s fear of becoming Japan is said to drive deal crackdown
“You see it in repeated attempts to stop various potential property bubbles so China doesn’t end up with a Japan-style property collapse,” O’Neill said in an email. “There does appear to be some signs that some Chinese investors don’t invest in ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-In rare bipartisan display, U.S. Democrats back Trump on China trade probe
Sources familiar with the current discussions said Trump was expected to issue a presidential memorandum in coming days, citing Chinese theft of intellectual property as a problem. The European Union, Japan, Germany and Canada have all expressed concern ... ( read original story ...)
China financial, tech shares ease Hong Kong stocks off 26-month highs
The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.2%, while the Nikkei Asia300 Index of regional equities outside of Japan shed 0.4% ... a forecast for a more than 80% increase in profit. China SCE Property Holdings gained 4.2% after saying it expects a net profit growth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trading houses launch US property funds
TOKYO -- Japan's general trading companies are establishing real estate funds in the U.S. to tap demand from Japanese institutional investors and raise money for new property development. Sumitomo has sold buildings it owned in the U.S. to its real estate ... ( read original story ...)
In rare bipartisan display, Democrats back Trump on China trade probe
Sources familiar with the current discussions said Trump was expected to issue a presidential memorandum in coming days, citing Chinese theft of intellectual property as a problem. The European Union, Japan, Germany and Canada have all expressed concern ... ( read original story ...)
Trump set for Friday speech, to sign memo on Chinese intellectual property and trade practices
The European Union, Japan, Germany and Canada have all expressed concern over China's behavior on intellectual property theft. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would then initiate an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974's Section 301 ... ( read original story ...)
I have discovered Japanese Knotweed in my garden. Am I responsible for it and what should I do?
The issue of Japanese Knotweed can become potentially much more serious if it is established that knotweed has spread from one person’s land to a neighbouring property. Not only would the original landowner face the above criminal sanctions, they could ... ( read original story ...)
Atlantic: “Japan Might be What Equality in Education Looks Like”
The country’s government makes sure areas with low income levels and property values get good teachers too. ALANA SEMUELS 9:54 AM ET BUSINESS KAWAMATA, Japan—In many countries, the United States included, students’ economic backgrounds often ... ( read original story ...)
Daily briefing: US Russia sanctions, Trump-China trade and Japan
(FT) The Trump administration is considering its first major trade action against Beijing, with officials engaged in “serious discussions” about launching a probe into a Chinese intellectual property regime that requires foreign companies to transfer ... ( read original story ...)