China losing trillions as new home sales crash, analysts say home ownership dream is slowly fading
The housing problems facing dozens of nations across the developed world continue to branch outwards. As millions push…
Kuma&Elsa arranges apartments around translucent “huts”
Architecture studio Kuma&Elsa has renovated the top two floors of an apartment block in Japan, creating enclosures that…
Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
By Yoruk Bahceli, Ben Welsh, Dhara Ranasinghe and Rocky Swift LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) – The world’s major…
Exclusive-Japan’s extra budget to include funding from fresh debt, source says
By Tamiyuki Kihara and Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 18 (Reuters) – Japan’s government is likely to issue fresh…
Sasaki earns 2nd win, Ohtani drives in 2 runs in Dodgers’ rout
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws to a…
Australia’s interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?
As Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years.…
G7 ministers to meet amid warning of consequences of Hormuz closure
An aerial photograph shows the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker “Asahi Princess” off the coast of the Syrian Baniyas…
Atelier Write converts Tokyo warehouse into Unravel hair salon
Japanese studio Atelier Write has transformed a warehouse in Tokyo into a hair salon, suspending mirrors, shelves and…
Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?
US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels…
PGA Championship 2026, live scores, leaderboard: Min Woo Lee in the mix despite rollercoaster second round, Cameron Smith snaps missed cut streak
Australia’s Min Woo Lee is one shot off the lead at the halfway mark of the PGA Championship…
Cyclist from San Francisco leads travelers on Tokyo bike tours
San Franciscan Don Morton adjusts the pace carefully so that even the slowest beginning cyclist can pedal alongside…
Keiji Ashizawa transforms 120-year-old townhouse into rental home
Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design has created the Toune holiday home in a 120-year-old machiya, preserving its original…