In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest recorded tropical cyclones, left more than 7,300 people dead or missing, flattened entire villages and caused ships to run aground and smash into houses …
Bangladesh needs to introduce a good samaritan law
The common scenario concerning road accidents is that there are usually three types of people other than victims and wrongdoers, namely, reluctant spectators, stealers, and voluntary rescuers.
Sikh Pilgrims Embark on Journey to Celebrate Guru Nanak’s 555th Birth Anniversary in Pakistan
Over 2,550 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to participate in festivities commemorating the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) …
China Overseas Land: Property Sales And Operating Margin Are Key Considerations
China Overseas Land’s October 2024 property sales surged by +66% YoY. Click here to find out why my hold rating for CAOVY shares remains unchanged.
High Court ruling to allow MCST to inspect resident’s home sparks concern over rights, privacy
The strata board’s order sets a low threshold for the MCST to enter a resident’s unit to determine if works are needed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singaporeans share the reasons why they refuse to leave the country despite the high cost of living
Singaporeans said they prefer to live in Singapore because the country is safe, pays well, has excellent health care and transport systems and because they have family ties here.
Billionaire’s Singapore firm posts earnings jump
Frasers Property Ltd, the developer controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, saw full-year earnings rise, led by higher residential contributions from China and Australia.
Singapore shares slump at Thursday’s open; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks were pulled into negative territory on Thursday … Shares of seafood supplier Oceanus were briskly transacted as well, losing S$0.001 or 14.3 per cent to S$0.006. Property developer …
Frasers Property remains keen on Singapore housing development but is cautious over entry costs and margins
FRASERS Property posted a net profit of S$148.9 million for the second half of its financial year ended Sep 30, reversing losses of S$52.6 million in the same period the prior year. Read more at The …
Hongkong Land reports higher underlying profit for 3QFY2024 on greater build-to-sell completions
In the group’s investment property segment, Hongkong Land’s central office portfolio vacancy stood at 7.6%, compared to 12.2% for the overall central district grade A office market.