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Japan Giving away free Homes in Rural Towns

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Japan Giving away free Homes in Rural Towns

Tokyo – There are around 8.2 Million houses in Japan that are vacant today, cursed by some Japanese superstitions. To fill them out, Japan is giving them away free of cost, or at highly discounted prices to the Japanese citizens. And all this forms a part of “Akiya” scheme.

Even though these free houses might sound like a scam to many. But there are way too many houses as compared to people present in Japan. As a result, they are getting free houses now.

As per the National Institute of Population and Social Security, the population of Japan is going to fall drastically over the next many years. And this means very less people would need houses then. Most of the younger generation is moving to city and leaving rural households behind, to earn a livelihood. This has resulted in a lot of abandoned houses in rural areas, which are also called “ghost” houses by many.

Hence, giving those houses for free is a way of survival for the Japanese government. The local govt. is also trying to help implement the scheme by offering subsidies to renovate those properties.

According to the scheme, the houses would be handed over to those people only who are under 43 years of age, and have younger children going to schools. Also, they should agree to stay in those towns permanently. When these conditions will be met, people can take those houses for free.

Since many mishappenings occurred in those houses, it led to their abandonment. But the price for new houses are way beyond the reach of many. And that makes an akiya home, the only possibility for most of the Japanese people.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.

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