World markets were mixed on Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street, while Tokyo’s benchmark hit its highest level since March 1990 as a weaker yen lifted stock prices of export ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a lackluster day on Wall St, but Tokyo jumps 2%
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 gained 2.1% to 34,465.00 ... at levels last seen in 1990 before the implosion of its “bubble economy,” when prices of property and other assets soared to stratospheric levels. The U ... ( read original story ...)
Buy a flat in Osaka: Japan allows foreigners to own freehold properties, one of few Asian countries to do so
Japan is beloved by many Singaporeans as a place to work, study and play for family trips and adventures. But Japan is unique in Asia, not just for its cultural and tourism attractions: Japan allows ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake could reach $1.8b insured losses – Verisk
The estimate focuses on insured property losses. The magnitude 7.5 earthquake near the Noto peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, last 1 January is estimated by Verisk's Extreme Event Solutions ... ( read original story ...)
A Guide to Shibuya, Tokyo’s Most Fashionable District
The property managed to capture the area’s effortlessly cool ... that’s meant to help travelers recharge after navigating the organized chaos that is Tokyo. To top it all off, it’s also the only hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese couple makes popular desserts in Tokyo
The couple returned to Hai Duong for their wedding two years later.When they traveled around visiting relatives to hand out wedding invites, Manh noticed that one of his family members had an ... ( read original story ...)
China Property, Tech Woes Blunt Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets largely tracked lower Monday after reports that one major China lender has filed for bankruptcy and that an executive with a vehicle manufacturer has been arrested. Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)
Still standing: Unique houses survive quake in Japan village
Masaki Sato's 85-year-old property that he has owned since 2017 and runs as a summer B&B. Image Credit: AFP To withstand the harsh rain, snow and ocean winds buffeting off the Sea of Japan, Sato's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan M7.5 earthquake insured loss to reach $6.4 billion: KCC
Insurance industry losses from the January 1st magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck the Noto peninsula on Japan's west coast could reach $6.4 billion, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan quake could fuel April 1 rate increases if excess layer reinsurance hit: AM Best
The damaging magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on the west coast of the main island of Honshu on New Year's Day could ... ( read original story ...)
Upward price pressure possible at April renewals following Japan quake: AM Best
If losses from the recent earthquake that struck the west coast of Japan on January 1 were to hit individual companies’ earthquake reinsurance ... ( read original story ...)
Latter-day Saint leaders ‘deeply saddened’ by Japan earthquakes and urge people to remain alert
Asia Area North presidency says all missionaries and church members are safe but urges them to remain alert. Statement also calls for prayers and provides direction for those who want to help ... ( read original story ...)
Aman’s new Janu hotel will have one of the biggest gyms in Tokyo
Janu, the much anticipated sibling brand to Aman, is gearing up to launch its debut site in Tokyo this March, featuring one of Tokyo's largest gyms. ( read original story ...)
The McAlpine route through Four Seasons in Osaka
Alastair McAlpine returns to Japan after 23 years as the general manager of the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel Osaka. ( read original story ...)
UK sends investigation team to Japan after fatal Tokyo runway crash
UK sends investigation team to Japan after fatal Tokyo runway crash - The accident happened on Tuesday evening. ( read original story ...)
Direct losses from Japan quake unlikely, but damage widespread: Twelve Capital
Catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment manager Twelve Capital has said in an update that it does not currently anticipate any ... ( read original story ...)