Hatano Farm, the last vestige of what was once a thriving agricultural community, was named a point of historical interest, but its future remains unclear.
Asia markets rise as Japan keeps monetary policy unchanged, yen weakens
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise on Friday after Wall Street logged one of its best days in the year, powered by earnings from Big Tech companies. Investors in Asia will be closely watching as the …
Interest in catastrophe bonds could increase in Japan: Aon Securities
In the current hard reinsurance market, the multi-year nature of insurance-linked securities (ILS) such as catastrophe bonds is likely to drive increasing …
Public broadcaster NHK’s drama crew damage treasured temple hall in Japan
Japanese public broadcaster NHK’s TV drama filming crew damaged the open veranda of a temple’s main hall in the Shiga Prefecture city of Higa･･･ …
Japan activist group hails bourse reform as remedy for undervalued stocks
A group of investors led by prominent activist shareholder Yoshiaki Murakami said a push by the Tokyo bourse for better capital efficiency will strengthen their crusade to reduce Japan’s unusually …
Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) are deploying ground-based Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor missiles and Aegis-equipped destroyer warships carrying sea-based Standard Missile-3 interceptors …
Hong Kong hotel property buying spree looms as investors bet on tourism rebound, analysts say
Investors are likely to snap up more hotels in Hong Kong as tourism slowly rebounds from Covid-19 and many owners are still prepared to offer discounts, say analysts.
IMG Academy sold for $1.25 billion to Hong Kong-based group
The famed IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. will soon have a new owner. Front Office Sports reports that a Hong Kong-based private equity group, BPEA EQT, has purchased the property from the American …
Why All the Buzz About Taiwan? | Opinion
What do we need to know Taiwan, an island nation of 20 million people just a bit larger in area than my home state?
Cyprus raises bar for expat retirees
UK expat retirees suffer collateral damage as the Cypriot authorities tighten the criteria for obtaining permanent residence permits.