During a recent trip to Osaka, I visited two manufacturing facilities. The first was a steel plant—one of only six of its kind in all of Japan. Its scale is astonishingly massive; all machinery and equipment are fully automated, and the entire production process is exceptionally orderly and systematic. The finished products are produced with absolute precision and staggering output. Standing on the factory floor felt like stepping into an Iron Man movie. Why did I visit a steel plant? Because this facility is an official partner of FMI. All our developments utilize steel produced right here. Being able to collaborate with such a high-caliber manufacturer gives us immense peace of mind and pride, and I look forward to building even more premium properties together in the future.

I’ve been flying constantly over the last few months, and this weekend I’m off to Singapore again to host another seminar. Last week, a reporter from a Singaporean media outlet asked me: Why are Singaporeans so enthusiastic about investing in Japanese property? Taking FMI as an example, we currently launch 12 projects a year in Singapore. What used to be an exhibition every two months has now ramped up to twice a month.

The Japan National Tax Agency recently released its annual land price report, revealing a 2.9% average increase across the country. Breaking it down by prefecture, the top three growth leaders were Tokyo (+9.4%), Okinawa (+6.6%), and Osaka (+5.1%). While Osaka’s 5.1% rise is impressive in itself, a closer look at commercial land—the very segment FMI works hardest to secure—shows an 8.5% growth rate. Most staggering of all, the core southern Osaka districts spanning from Shinsaibashi to Namba have seen land values surge by an astounding 25%.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has recently been on a whirlwind tour of Asia. From his attendance at Computex in Taipei to his meetings with tech giants in South Korea, his every move and word has captured the media's attention. I have been following his interviews closely, particularly his guest appearance on a South Korean variety show, where he discussed his life experiences, management philosophy, and his vision for AI and the future of society. I have learned a great deal from his insights.

Over the past two months, I have been constantly on the move. Following my trip to Tibet, I immediately flew to Taichung to host our office opening, and then embarked on FMI’s annual incentive travel. This was the company’s second year hosting such a trip, bringing together over a dozen executives from our Osaka, Singapore, and Hong Kong offices for a ten-day journey.

We are thrilled to announce that FMI Japan’s new office in Taichung is officially open! When we first planned our expansion into the Taiwan market two years ago, Taichung was the very first stop for our exhibitions. You might wonder why it has taken us until now to establish a physical office here. My philosophy has always been one of caution and deliberate growth; opening an office requires significant investment and the right talent, so I chose to observe the market carefully before making the move.