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Singapore only Southeast Asian city among top 50 cities for centi-millionaires

Singapore only Southeast Asian city among top 50 cities for centi-millionaires

Singapore ranks sixth and is the only Southeast Asian city on the list of 50 cities with the highest number of centi-millionaires globally, according to a new report.
Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Quiz: Can you name the most expensive city in Asia?

Quiz: Can you name the most expensive city in Asia?

New Tokyo apartment costs 25 times Japanese salary

New Tokyo apartment costs 25 times Japanese salary

The price of new apartments in Tokyo during 2023 averaged more than 100 million yen (US$677,785) annually for the first time ever, about 25 times higher than Japan's nationwide salary.
January 25, 2024 | 07:40 pm PT
Eyeing North Korea, Tokyo holds first missile evacuation drill in years

Eyeing North Korea, Tokyo holds first missile evacuation drill in years

Tokyo residents dashed for cover inside a train station on Monday as part of the first missile evacuation drill in the capital for years as Japan frets over the growing threat from nearby North Korea.
November 6, 2023 | 03:29 pm PT
Japan calls for power saving for Tokyo households, industries during summer

Japan calls for power saving for Tokyo households, industries during summer

The Japanese government on Friday called for households and industries around Tokyo to save electricity in July and August to ensure a stable power supply during the peak summer season, though it did not set any numerical targets.
June 8, 2023 | 09:48 pm PT
Consumer inflation in Japan's capital rises at fastest pace in 40 years

Consumer inflation in Japan's capital rises at fastest pace in 40 years

Core consumer prices in Japan's capital, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose at their fastest annual pace in 40 years in November and exceeded the central bank's 2% target for a sixth straight month, signalling broadening inflationary pressure.
November 24, 2022 | 11:59 pm PT
Japanese bath houses find new ways to stay afloat

Japanese bath houses find new ways to stay afloat

Just before it opens each afternoon, elderly residents gather outside one of Tokyo's last remaining old-style bath houses carrying flannels, soap and shampoo for their regular soak.
August 28, 2022 | 10:37 pm PT
Japan mourns as body of assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe returns to Tokyo

Japan mourns as body of assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe returns to Tokyo

Japan on Saturday mourned the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, whose body was being moved to Tokyo from the western town where he was gunned down at close range.
July 8, 2022 | 06:44 pm PT
Tokyo school swaps fresh fruit for jelly as food prices soar

Tokyo school swaps fresh fruit for jelly as food prices soar

For months, Kazumi Sato, a nutritionist at a middle school in eastern Tokyo, has received notices about hikes in ingredient prices.
July 5, 2022 | 05:54 pm PT
Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain

Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain

Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday, as the capital's heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and authorities warned power supply remained tight enough to raise the specter of cuts.
June 28, 2022 | 01:07 am PT
Japanese airlines increase flights to HCMC as border restrictions lifted

Japanese airlines increase flights to HCMC as border restrictions lifted

After Japan relaxed entry restrictions for business travelers and technical interns since early November, Japanese airlines have increased flights between Tokyo and HCMC.
November 23, 2021 | 11:43 pm PT
Tokyo aims to lift Covid-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall: media

Tokyo aims to lift Covid-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall: media

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to ease Covid-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants next week as infections continue to decline, the Jiji news service said on Wednesday.
October 19, 2021 | 06:21 pm PT
Bamboo Airways to resume commercial flights to Tokyo, Taipei

Bamboo Airways to resume commercial flights to Tokyo, Taipei

Bamboo Airways will reopen international commercial flights connecting Hanoi with Tokyo and Taipei from November.
September 7, 2021 | 12:31 am PT
Vietnamese badminton star ascends world ranking

Vietnamese badminton star ascends world ranking

Nguyen Thuy Linh jumped three places in world badminton rankings after her impressive performance at Tokyo Olympics last month.
August 9, 2021 | 05:00 pm PT
Vietnamese sports fail at Tokyo Olympics due to old grievances

Vietnamese sports fail at Tokyo Olympics due to old grievances

Poor management, limited investment and few resources are the main reasons behind Vietnam’s disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics, according to insiders.
August 3, 2021 | 05:30 am PT
Star athlete brings curtain down on Vietnam’s Olympics campaign

Star athlete brings curtain down on Vietnam’s Olympics campaign

Quach Thi Lan was the last Vietnamese athlete to exit Tokyo Olympics Monday evening after reaching the semifinals of the 400 m hurdles.
August 2, 2021 | 07:29 am PT
Vietnam athletics star creates history at Tokyo Olympics

Vietnam athletics star creates history at Tokyo Olympics

Quach Thi Lan on Saturday became the first Vietnamese track-and-field athlete to qualify for the Olympic semifinals.
July 30, 2021 | 08:44 pm PT
Another Vietnamese swimmer makes Tokyo Olympics exit

Another Vietnamese swimmer makes Tokyo Olympics exit

Nguyen Huy Hoang exited the Tokyo Olympics after failing to make it past the first round in the men’s 1,500 m freestyle swimming race.
July 30, 2021 | 06:33 am PT
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