Singaporean hotelier Ascott and Japanese real estate developer Tokyo Tatemono in late 2029 will open a luxury accommodation in Japan, the companies announced on Tuesday, as Tokyo's central financial ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is Tokyo Turning To 4-Day Work Week? Hint – It Has A Population Link
Japan’s birth rate fell to a new low for the eighth straight year in 2023, according to Health Ministry data released earlier this year. As the new data came up, the government had described the situation as critical and urged authorities to do everything they can to reverse the trend. ( read original story ...)
David Licauco, Dennis Trillo deliver kilig-filled performances at Philippine Festival Tokyo 2024
David Licauco and Dennis Trillo thrilled fans as they performed at the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2024 in Japan. In a report on "Unang Hirit" on Tuesday, the "Pulang Araw" stars could be seen serenading fans in the audience. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kura Revolving Sushi brings casino vibes, useless robots to Oregon (review)
This popular Japanese chain is part restaurant, part Pachinko parlor, with table-side tablets and robot waiters that mostly seem to get in the way. ( read original story ...)
Topcon Gets Buyout Offers From KKR, EQT as Japan M&A Heats Up
Topcon Corp. is weighing takeover bids from suitors including KKR & Co. and EQT AB, the latest sign of escalating buyout activity in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Megabanks Are Flush With Cash and Hunting Overseas Deals
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s megabanks are awash in cash and eager to invest.
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea meet over ‘concerning developments’ in DPRK, Russia
The United States and Japan are expressing concerns about developments in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the "deepening military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia," the U.S. State ... ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd. Opening New Apartment Hotel, ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM, in Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the ... ( read original story ...)
How President Trump Should Navigate the Tricky Waters of Japan
Prime Minister Ishiba could find himself in the crosshairs of Trump—who might be tempted to use the terms "tariffs" and "Japan" in the same sentence. ( read original story ...)
Man caught sneaking on couple’s property says he’s trespassed over 1,000 times: “It’s a hobby of mine”
A man's beloved hobby, which he's practiced "more than 1,000 times" to help him relax, got him arrested two weeks ago. Because much to his dismay, breaking into people's properties - as pleasurable as ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin retreats from $100,000 as falling Nvidia shares weigh on risk assets: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
When stolen crypto is recovered, who is entitled to restitution?
Joseph Cioffi, Seiji Newman and Adam Levy of Davis+Gilbert LLP discuss restitution considerations in a large recovery effort of stolen Bitcoin as hackers have been sentenced to prison and as Bitcoin ...
Bain-backed Kioxia sets IPO price, valuing memory maker at $5.2 billion
The memory company, which is set to debut Dec. 18 on the Tokyo bourse, last week set a price range from ¥1,390 to ¥1,520.
Bain-Backed Kioxia Prices Jumbo IPO as Japan Offerings Surge
Bain Capital-backed Kioxia Holdings Corp. priced its initial public offering Monday, continuing a year of mammoth deals in Tokyo with a transaction that values the memory-chip manufacturer at $5.2 ...
Japan’s Faster-Than-Expected Growth Builds Case for Rate Hike
The Japanese economy grew more quickly than initially estimated in the July-September quarter, fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates soon and lending further strength ...
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.3118 Ordinary Income Distribution
Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.3118 per share payable on December 27, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2024. The ...