Is Singapore seeing slowdown of Chinese wealth inflows and should it be worried?
The rate of Chinese wealth entering Singapore through family offices is reportedly slowing, but observers say the financial…
Hybrid Craft: 5 Pedestrian Bridges Reimagining Natural Materials across Asia
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Potential U.S. Recession Could Buy Japan More Time as It Faces Debt Implosion, Says Brookings Economist Robin Brooks
While much of the attention from the crypto and traditional markets remains on the U.S., a recent analysis…
Genes and time: Scientists delve into U.S. cicada phenomenon
A joint team of researchers from Kyoto University and other institutions has partially uncovered why periodical cicadas simultaneously…
Japan Reformer Koizumi Joins Leadership Race; Yen Strengthens
Japan’s Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a reform proponent, says he will run in the ruling party leadership race…
China’s $19 trillion stock market, once called uninvestable, lures foreigners again
HONG KONG–Foreign investors are plotting a return to China’s stock markets in a big way three years after…
Dollar steadies ahead of Fed meeting
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar held steady on Monday ahead of a pivotal week filled with…
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ breaks anime box office records, beating Hollywood movies
An anime film slayed its Hollywood competition at the box office this weekend. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba…
Researchers make concerning discovery after tracking creatures in some of Earth’s coldest habitats — here’s what they found
Japanese macaques, often called snow monkeys, inhabit some of the coldest habitats and rely on them staying cold.…
Japan’s Nikkei ends at record high as chip-related shares gain on Wall Street boost
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a closing high for a second straight session on Friday, as chip-related…
Need some ‘motherly warmth’? In Japan, you can hire a grandma for as little as $60
As a grandmother-for-hire, 69-year-old Taeko Kaji performs a variety of tasks — from cleaning to cooking to giving…
China bets big on Thai industrial cluster with US$8.4 billion investment
China has become the leading source of foreign investment in a growing, state-fostered Thai industrial cluster, backed by…