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Sands shifts focus to Tokyo in drive for first Japanese casino
(Aug 23): Las Vegas Sands Corp will focus on the Tokyo and Yokohama areas as potential locations to build a casino resort, as Japan moves forward with plans to open facilities that allow gambling.
August 23, 2019
SE Asian economies
China no match for Japan in Southeast Asia infrastructure race
(June 24): Japan is still winning the Southeast Asia infrastructure race against China, with pending projects worth almost one and a half times its rival, according to the latest data from Fitch Solutions.
June 24, 2019
Zest
Pristine adventures
Discovered by Yamaha Corp in the 1980s during its search for the world’s finest powder snow, Kiroro is brimming with activities and entertainment for all generations and seasons.
March 18, 2019
Broker's Calls
Venture faces 2019 earnings risk due to competition, says UOB Kay Hian
SINGAPORE (Oct 19): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining its “hold” call on Venture Corporation with a target price of $18.20.
October 19, 2018
Investing strategies
10 events that matter to investors in final quarter of 2018
(Oct 9): With the final quarter of 2018 fast approaching, we look at the key events on the agenda for investors. As many northern hemisphere investors get their feet back under their desks after the summer break, we look at the key events and themes likel
October 09, 2018
Property
Thakral Corp acquires $66 mil worth of hotel & office properties in Osaka
SINGAPORE (Oct 1): Thakral Corporation says it has acquired a hotel and two office properties in Osaka, Japan, valued at JPY5.46 billion ($66 million) in total.
October 02, 2018
Accordia Golf Trust temporarily shutters Hiroshima, Fukuoka golf courses after Japan floods
SINGAPORE (July 13): The trustee-manager of Accordia Golf Trust says three of its golf courses in Western Japan – Hongo Country Club, Takehara Country Club and Fukuoka Pheasant Country Club – are currently closed because of public road closures agains
July 13, 2018
M&A
Ascendas Hospitality Trust acquires Osaka portfolio of hotels for $126.1 mil
SINGAPORE (June 18): Ascendas Hospitality Trust (A-HTRUST) is acquiring a portfolio of three hotels in Osaka, Japan, for 10.29 billion yen ($126.1 million) via Ascendas Hospitality REIT.
June 18, 2018
Broker's Calls
Robust FY18 developments keep analysts upbeat on Mapletree Greater China Commercial Trust
SINGAPORE (Apr 27): OCBC and CIMB are reiterating their “buy” and “add” recommendations on Mapletree Greater China Commercial Trust (MGCCT) with a fair value and target price of $1.42 and $1.30, respectively.
April 27, 2018
Uber to renew push to expand in Japan with taxi partnerships
(Feb 21): Uber Technologies Inc. isn’t ready to give up the world.
February 21, 2018