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Tokyo Condo Prices Soar, Gulf Bonds Surge Amid AI Confidence

1/26/2026

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Summary

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Tokyo's condominium prices hit a record high in 2025, up 17% to ¥91.8 million ($596,000).
Gulf countries issued $32.3 billion in international bonds in January, up 25% from the previous year.
In Malaysia, assets surged as confidence in the AI supply chain grew.
The ringgit rose to its strongest level since May 2018.
Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to sell ¥200 billion ($1.3 billion) in assets to fund Fukushima clean-up.

History

Historical Context

Japan's asset price bubble from 1986 to 1991 saw Tokyo's land prices surge by 302.9%, driven by low-interest rates from the Bank of Japan. By 1989, prices began to stagnate, leading to a collapse that wiped out trillions in value and contributed to the "Lost Decade." Today, Tokyo's condominium prices have reached a record high of ¥91.8 million, reflecting ongoing economic pressures.

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Story summary

Tokyo's condominium prices hit a record high in 2025, up 17% to ¥91.8 million ($596,000).
Gulf countries issued $32.3 billion in international bonds in January, up 25% from the previous year.
In Malaysia, assets surged as confidence in the AI supply chain grew.
The ringgit rose to its strongest level since May 2018.
Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to sell ¥200 billion ($1.3 billion) in assets to fund Fukushima clean-up.

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