Japan’s upcoming international events could spell opportunity for real estate FDI.
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Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2019/20 – the winners
Singapore has retained its place at the top of fDi's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future ranking, with Shanghai and Tokyo completing the top three list.
UK feels Brexit pressure after EU-Japan trade deal
The EU-Japan trade deal has only served to add pressure to the UK in its struggles to agree on a Brexit strategy.
Japan FDI into Europe on the up
Japanese FDI into Europe has risen steadily since 2013.
View from Asia: The push to introduce AI
Asian countries are embracing artificial intelligence for its disruptive capacity, with China taking the lead. But in a diverse region where internet access is relatively curtailed, progress still has some way to go, writes Lawrence Yeo.
Osaka presses ahead with urban regeneration plans
Several large-scale urban development projects are underway in Osaka to cater to a growing population living downtown and boost the city’s status as a business destination and knowledge hub
Rakuten seeks a sporting chance in a global market
Under pressure at home from an aggressively expanding Amazon, Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is looking to increase its visibility in a global push that has resulted in its sponsoring the shirts of iconic sports teams Barcelona and Golden State Warriors. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
Why Sakae cast its net over Idaho
Looking for a location for its R&D operations, Tokyo-based aluminium casting specialist Sakae Casting found eastern Idaho’s enthusiasm and academic structure – discovered in part due to a sister city relationship – a perfect fit for its first US venture. Courtney Fingar reports.
Yokohama sets the sustainable standard across Asia
The Japanese city of Yokohama experienced a population boom after the Second World War that meant it had to take an innovative and collaborative approach to sustainable urban development. It is now exporting this know-how to the rest of Asia, as Jacopo Dettoni reports.
Japan's Tohoku region uses FDI to rebuild and reboot
Disaster-hit areas in Japan’s Tohoku region are slowly recovering as basic infrastructure is being restored. The focus is now shifting on a combination of start-ups, tourism and innovative sectors such as robotics to reengineer local economies, as Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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