Japan

Known for their elegant designs, including the Louvre Lens in France, the Rolex Learning Center in Switzerland, and the Grace Farms Center in the US, SANAA adds another prestigious award to their portfolio.

Stronger wages have contributed to the decision by Japan’s central bank to raise rates to about 0.5%. The BOJ reiterated that it may in the future raise interest rates again, if required.

Japan is seeking to develop alternative energies such as offshore wind and hydrogen, which can adapt to the country’s geography, but also to the climate events it experiences.