This bounce back has led to some mild cheering in the US, mostly confined to Wall Street backslaps and calls of " great quarter, guys " as East Asia portfolios grow. But in China, the reemergence of ... ( read original story ...)
‘We can’t access comparable property’: Seattle couple buys home in Japan for $30k
One Seattle couple is packing up their life here in Washington after they bought a house in Japan, but it wasn’t because they were priced out, at least not in the traditional sense. ( read original story ...)
Daily Digest: More trouble for United at SFO; Major VC lists Bay Area estate for over $33 million
Mechanic's liens at the failed Oceanwide Center construction project in downtown San Francisco have reportedly been consolidated and reduced to a fraction of their previous amount. Here's what else to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raids factory over deaths linked to health supplement
About a dozen Japanese health officials walked into the Osaka plant of the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., as seen in footage of the raid widely telecasted on Japanese news. It is currently ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese health officials raid factory producing ‘deadly’ supplements
Japanese government officials have raided a factory producing health supplements that they say have killed at least five people and left more than 100 others in hospital. About a dozen people wearing ... ( read original story ...)
Aon: Dramatic property cat shift at renewals. ILS capital at new $108bn high
Broking giant Aon has noted a buyers market for property catastrophe reinsurance at the April renewals, with flat to slightly down pricing and an ... ( read original story ...)
‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried facing lengthy jail term
Bankman-Fried was arrested, and later found guilty of fraud and money laundering following a month-long trial. The "Crypto King’s" downfall was complete. Today, he - and the world - will find out what ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Banks Poised to Step Up Cuts to $65 Billion in Stocks
For decades, banks in Japan have clung to a network of cross-shareholdings that date to the nation’s industrial emergence from World War II, helping companies expand globally and ride out periods of ... ( read original story ...)
Did You Know That USED Japanese Homes are WORTHLESS?
Japan, a land famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge tech, throws a curveball in its housing market: houses lose value fast, like cars. In a country where every inch counts, you’d ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan opted out of a global housing crisis
Australia’s housing market is, like many places in the Western world, in the midst of a crisis that feels like it will never be solved. Owning a property in an Australian city has only drifted further ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Dollar flexes again, Japan warns
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The U.S. dollar is flexing muscle yet again as the first quarter grinds to a close, surging anew on Wednesday against Japan's yen, ... ( read original story ...)
The Stunning Transformation Of Nick Lachey
Discover the captivating journey of Nick Lachey, from 98 Degrees to co-hosting "Love is Blind." Explore his transformations in music, love, and family life. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest two men for theft of ¥4.98 million Yu-Gi-Oh! card
Shortly before 5 o’clock on the evening on March 13, a man in his 20s walked into Fukufuku, a collectible trading card shop in Tokyo’s otaku district of Akihabara. After looking over the wares, he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s era of stagnant salaries, steady prices and mortgages that never go up is over
Japan on March 19 declared the end of the world’s last negative interest-rate policy. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan’s Seibu considers sale of Tokyo office building for $2 bln, sources say
A deal by the 111-year-old property and railway company would also come as global demand for Japanese commercial real estate remains robust, given attractive terms, including low borrowing costs and ... ( read original story ...)
Austin approves $87M planned purchase of Tokyo Electron campus
The city of Austin is on track to buy Tokyo Electron Ltd.’s 107-acre campus in Southeast Austin that formerly served as its North American headquarters. ( read original story ...)