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 ...)

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 ...)

Darvish joins Dodgers, eager to fit in with new teammates

Speaking through a translator, the Japanese pitcher said he doesn't want to arrive at ... patents and other intellectual property. Reports: Trump administration discussing ways to compel China crackdown on theft of copyrights, patents and other ... ( read original story ...)

The Okura Prestige Taichung Hotel to Open 2021 in Taiwan

Embodying the proud traditions of Hotel Okura’s signature Japanese hospitality, The Okura Prestige Taichung will join The Okura Prestige Taipei and the Hotel Royal Nikko Taipei as the group’s third luxury property in Taiwan. “It will be a great ... ( read original story ...)

The Astro Japan Property Group share price just rocketed 12%

The Astro Japan Property Group (ASX: AJA) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market today. In afternoon trade the property company’s shares are up 12% to $7.11. After the market closed yesterday Astro Japan announced an agreement to ... ( read original story ...)

The Okura Prestige Taichung to Open in 2021

Embodying the proud traditions of Hotel Okura’s signature Japanese hospitality, The Okura Prestige Taichung will join The Okura Prestige Taipei and the Hotel Royal Nikko Taipei as the group’s third luxury property in Taiwan. “It will be a great ... ( read original story ...)

Fake food and alcohol seizures at EU borders jump

The report on actions to enforce intellectual property rights (IPR) is based on data from Member ... 2011-13 are the US (20%), Italy (15%), France and Switzerland (12%), Japan and Germany (8%). “Both the fragmented and variable nature of national ... ( read original story ...)