Stocks rose in the Asia-Pacific region as inflation in Tokyo approached a 42-year high

Singapore house prices increased less in the last quarter of 2022 A statement issued by the Urban Redevelopment Authority showed private residential real estate prices in Singapore increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022. The reading showed home prices rising less than the previous period’s increase of 3.8% and the slowest growth since … Read more

Five bucket-list luxury lodges for wildlife lovers

All extant giraffes were once considered a single species, although recent research suggests this is the case … [+] There may be eight different types. Kim Chim Safari With the travel industry approaching pre-pandemic strength, there’s no better time than the present to plan the ultimate vacation list—and for serious animal lovers, there’s a treasure … Read more

Wedding venue apologizes for alleged ‘Aboriginal massacre’ graphic

The Australian wedding venue, which caused an angry reaction online because of a painting hanging on its wall, has removed the artwork and apologized for any offense caused. Redleaf Wollombi, located in New South Wales’ scenic Hunter Valley, has come under intense fire after a wedding party was photographed smiling in front of the painting … Read more

Asia Pacific Markets, Federal Reserve, Wall Street, Apple, Tesla, Japan PMI

Manufacturing activity in Japan posted its weakest level in more than two years the au Jibun Bank Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI December recorded a reading of 48.9, marking the second consecutive month in contraction territory. The reading eased from 49.0 for November, and represented the weakest number since the October 2020 figure of 48.70. The … Read more