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Top auto executives in Japan are paid a lot, but not as much as their U.S. counterparts

Business Jun 30, 2023

Top auto executives in Japan are paid a lot, but not as much as their U.S. counterparts

by Nicholas Takahashi

Japan boasts some of the world’s biggest carmakers, but pay packages for their executives pale in comparison to industry leaders in the United States.

Japan's population of superrich to shrink in next five years, report says

National Jun 25, 2023

Japan's population of superrich to shrink in next five years, report says

As the overall population declines, Japan is the only G7 nation that's projected to see its number of ultrawealthy individuals fall.

Japan to ease airport rules for foreign private jet arrivals

National May 28, 2023

Japan to ease airport rules for foreign private jet arrivals

Japan will ease landing and other access procedures at airports for foreign private jets that arrive in the near future in hopes of attracting more big-spending tourists.

Fewer luxury shoppers but bigger spenders as Chinese return to Europe

Business | ANALYSIS May 5, 2023

Fewer luxury shoppers but bigger spenders as Chinese return to Europe

by Casey Hall and Mimosa Spencer

Those trickling back to Europe are mostly business travelers and wealthier people who have the means to travel "a bit differently."

Buffett and other billionaires say Tokyo is worth revisiting

Commentary / Japan Apr 26, 2023

Buffett and other billionaires say Tokyo is worth revisiting

by Gearoid Reidy

Interest in Japan from some of the U.S.’ richest investors is reviving talk of the nation's capital as a financial center. It’s a good start.

Singapore push for all-EV future faces a love of crazy, rich combustion

Business Mar 24, 2023

Singapore push for all-EV future faces a love of crazy, rich combustion

by Xinghui Kok

The city-state's bid to stop the purchase of combustion-engine cars from 2030 has bumped up against an entrenched love of supercars and other luxury rides.

Biden's $6.8 trillion budget challenges Republicans and raises taxes on rich

World Mar 10, 2023

Biden's $6.8 trillion budget challenges Republicans and raises taxes on rich

by Trevor Hunnicutt, Andrea Shalal and Nandita Bose

The president challenged Republican opponents on fiscal responsibility, highlighting plans to cut U.S. deficits nearly $3 trillion over 10 years by raising taxes on high earners.

Good financial advice hasn't changed in 300 years

Commentary / World Feb 20, 2023

Good financial advice hasn't changed in 300 years

by Merryn Somerset Webb

With so much published on making money, and it all seemingly straightforward, why aren’t we all rich?

Putin cronies and criminals gear up to steal Russia

Commentary / World Feb 14, 2023

Putin cronies and criminals gear up to steal Russia

by Anders Aslund

Owing to Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and the West’s response, hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of assets are up for grabs in Russia.

Exodus of wealthy Chinese accelerates with end of 'zero-COVID'

Asia Pacific Jan 26, 2023

Exodus of wealthy Chinese accelerates with end of 'zero-COVID'

Many rich Chinese have begun traveling overseas to check out real estate or firm up plans to emigrate, threatening a brain drain in the world’s second-largest economy.

I’ve seen Trump’s tax returns and now you can, too

Commentary / World Dec 22, 2022

I’ve seen Trump’s tax returns and now you can, too

by Timothy L. O'Brien

Former President Trump's questionable practices are hardly news. But these tax returns may point to a bigger question: Did the White House corrupt the IRS?

Trump’s taxes: Red flags, big losses and a windfall from his father

World / Politics Dec 22, 2022

Trump’s taxes: Red flags, big losses and a windfall from his father

by Russ Buettner, Susanne Craig and Mike Mcintire

The congressional Joint Committee on Taxation reviewed the Trump returns and found dozens of red flags that it believed required further investigation.

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