A call to replace South Korea’s current “punitive tax system” with a “fair tax system” emerged on the 11th. The argument emphasizes the need to reform the existing system, which uniquely operates a …
Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights in Myanmar/Burma – Key Steps to Take Now
With the relaxation of sanctions regimes around the world in 2012, Myanmar (also known as Burma) offers opportunities for both small businesses and the largest and most recognized companies around the …
Property, a visa and a university job: the Australian links forged by a powerful Iranian politician’s son in Melbourne
The son of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading peace negotiations with US – lived and worked in Melbourne, raising questions about sanctions and security …
ODIN and JLL Co-Host Australian Property Showcase in Singapore for Expat Advisory Firm’s Largest Regional Event
ODIN, the specialist financial services firm for Australian expatriates, will co-host an Australian Property Showcase with global real estate firm JLL on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The evening event …
Hong Kong records 17% jump in investments led by machinery purchases, construction
Finance chief Paul Chan says growth reflects improving property market, but concedes uneven recovery across different sectors Hong Kong recorded a 17 per cent growth in investment in the first quarter …
What the Bangladesh-Japan trade agreement means for our bio-cultural resources
Just like the Bangladesh-US trade deal, the signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) at the end of the interim government’s tenure has sparked much debate.
India’s real estate sector poised for sustained growth
India’s real estate sector has reached a pivotal milestone, with developers acquiring over 3,093 acres of land across 149 transactions valued at …
War slows Qatar’s property growth again
Qatar’s already-struggling property market remained stagnant in the first three months of the year as the US-Israeli war with Iran thwarted any hopes of growth. And without a thriving job market or …
Hong Kong home market maintains upwards momentum as eager buyers snap up new flats
All 154 units at the Lime Spark project sold out as of 4.30pm, while 93 per cent of 158 flats available at Highwood Phase 2 found buyers.
Vietnam enters a new intellectual property era under mounting US pressure
Vietnam’s response to being labeled a top intellectual property concern reflects deeper changes in the rules governing global trade and technology.