There are 9 million "akiyas" — empty houses — across Japan, according to official government data as of 2023.You2u | Istock | Getty ImagesBuying a home can feel like an impossible feat as large parts…
Ron Gutman visited the Kingdom of Bhutan in October 2024.Courtesy of Ron Gutman.What is the key to human happiness? That's one of life's biggest questions and Ron Gutman has dedicated a big part of his…
Kavi Vu, 33, moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August 2023.Courtesy of Kavi Vu.When Kavi Vu was 3 year old, her family fled to the United States, following a decades-long war in their…
Anton Wormann, 32, moved to Japan in October 2018.Courtesy of Anton WormannAnton Wormann, 32, has always had a passion for DIY projects and creating beautiful spaces. So, after he discovered that his neighbor's property had…
Anthony Tan is the co-founder and CEO of Grab.Courtesy ofFrom the outside, it looks like Anthony Tan's got it all — the family, the wealthy upbringing and the success.Today, he is the head honcho of…
Anthony Tan didn't need to start a business to be rich.He grew up as the youngest of three sons in one of Malaysia's wealthiest families. His father, Tan Heng Chew, is the president of Tan…
Jean Kang, 32, brings in about $20,000 a month with her business.Courtesy of Jean KangJean Kang never thought she would be an entrepreneur. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, she had always envisioned…
European countries dominated the 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking.Didier Marti | Moment | Getty ImagesFor the eleventh consecutive year, Switzerland topped the list as the world's most talent-competitive country, according to the IMD 2024 World…
Amy Chan brought in over $200,000 in 2023 with her business, according to documents seen by CNBC Make It.Courtesy of Amy ChanDo you feel like you've been single for a really long time?Well, you're not…
Shu Matsuo Post, 38, built a $2 million real estate portfolio, according to documents seen by CNBC Make It.Courtesy of Shu Matsuo PostThe idea of financial independence can mean different things to different people, but…
Bhavik Vashi, 32, made over $2 million after selling his equity in software startup Anaplan.Bhavik Vashi, 32, is living the dream of many Silicon Valley tech workers. He joined a promising startup, did his time…
Stanford University has the top MBA program in the world in 2024, according to LinkedIn.David Madison | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesThe Stanford Graduate School of Business is the No. 1 Master of Business…
Shao Chun, 38, built a seven-figure investment portfolio using four key money principles.The idea of financial freedom can feel like a far-fetched dream — something only a few get to experience after a lucky break,…
The median price per square foot in Manhattan, NY is $1,500, according to My Dolce Casa.Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty ImagesManhattan, New York is infamous for being expensive. The city consistently ranks as one…
Globally, the highest rate of physical inactivity was obeserved in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%), according to a June report by the World Health Organization.Jakob Helbig | Stone | Getty ImagesIt's no secret that leading…
