

From the early days of human space activity in the 1960s, missions to the Moon have attracted significant global attention. India’s recent success in landing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon was technically demanding and occurred in a...
India has landed on the moon: here’s what the political and economic gains are

Buffett likes Japan, and so do I…
Originally published June 2023. When the shōgun of value investing in Japan says “jump,” my only possible response is “Hai, sensei! How high?” So, it is no coincidence that when the oracle of Omaha, Buffett-sama flagged Japanese trading companies as...
Buffett likes Japan, and so do I…

Ryokan markets in Japan
Growing interest in a blue ocean of opportunities in the luxury ryokan segment. Ryokan is a type of accommodation considered to be unique to Japan, with many designed, constructed, and equipped in a typically traditional Japanese style. The notable lack of five-star...
Ryokan markets in Japan

China’s economic recovery is built on increasingly shaky foundations and that could affect the whole world
Confidence in China’s post-COVID recovery has started to waver over the past week after the world’s second-largest economy reported disappointing figures for two of the major drivers of its economy: property and exports. In response, China’s central bank is...
China’s economic recovery is built on increasingly shaky foundations and that could affect the whole world

China Property – Spring has sprung
China’s reopening and the abandonment of stringent domestic Covid restrictions prompts thoughts on prospects for the property market in China: after the difficulties of 2022, spring is definitely in the air. First let’s take a look at the global backdrop. MSCI data...
China Property – Spring has sprung