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Business jets drawing keen interest in Japan amid pandemic

Business Dec 31, 2020

Business jets drawing keen interest in Japan amid pandemic

Companies that arrange charter flights are getting a growing number of inquiries, with one flight operator planning to increase its fleet size.

Pierre Cardin, designer to the famous and merchant to the masses, dies at 98

Style & Design Dec 30, 2020

Pierre Cardin, designer to the famous and merchant to the masses, dies at 98

by Ruth La Ferla

In 1957, Cardin became the first European designer to forge business ties with Japan, and within two years he was selling his fashions there.

Japan's appeal as hub hindered by taxes, language and lackluster growth

Business Dec 28, 2020

Japan's appeal as hub hindered by taxes, language and lackluster growth

by Yuko Takeo

China’s crackdown on Hong Kong has raised hopes Tokyo may be able to compete as a financial hub, but the numbers still don't work in Japan's favor.

China scores big against poverty but the poor haven’t gone away

World Dec 2, 2020

China scores big against poverty but the poor haven’t gone away

by Clara Ferreira Marques

Almost 90% of the population was below the international poverty threshold in 1981, according to the World Bank; by the 2019, that was under 1%.

Japan considering cuts to child benefits for high-income families

National Nov 22, 2020

Japan considering cuts to child benefits for high-income families

The government is examining the idea of reducing a special allowance for high-income households with children in junior high school or younger to ¥2,500 per month from ¥5,000.

The secret club for billionaires who care about climate change

World Nov 17, 2020

The secret club for billionaires who care about climate change

by Ben Steverman

A few years ago, the hundreds of members of France’s Mulliez family, with a global retail empire worth more than $38 billion, decided they should take climate change more seriously — or rather, their investment portfolio should. But where to start? Climate change and the ...

Japanese capitalism can teach U.S. lessons in income growth and equality

Commentary / Japan Nov 13, 2020

Japanese capitalism can teach U.S. lessons in income growth and equality

by Jesper Koll

There is no denying that Japan does have an underbelly of poor people, but compared to the United States, only relatively few are truly left behind financially.

Pandemic pushes Japan's wealthy to spend like there's no tomorrow

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Oct 24, 2020

Pandemic pushes Japan's wealthy to spend like there's no tomorrow

by Mark Schreiber

Since overseas travel has become virtually impossible, some people have been diverting more of their disposable income into luxury items such as new cars.

Media join the debate over the economics of a universal basic income

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 17, 2020

Media join the debate over the economics of a universal basic income

by Philip Brasor

Could the introduction of such a welfare model lead to economic inequality?

'Gilded cage': Private pools and fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine

Asia Pacific Oct 9, 2020

'Gilded cage': Private pools and fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine

A private infinity pool, gourmet meals — and two temperature checks a day. Welcome to five-star quarantine in Thailand, where well-heeled tourists can live in luxury while obeying some of the world's strictest anti-coronavirus measures. After barring visitors for six months, the tourism-reliant country is ...

How the world’s most expensive skyscraper deal turned sour

Business Sep 30, 2020

How the world’s most expensive skyscraper deal turned sour

by Shawna Kwan and Richard Macauley

The background of the investors behind the record-breaking deal drew as much interest as the transaction itself.

In SUVs and on planes, richest 1% drive climate-heating emissions

World Sep 21, 2020

In SUVs and on planes, richest 1% drive climate-heating emissions

The coronavirus pandemic has, though, opened the door to new, progressive policies to help tackle climate change.

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