Yerevan is discussing with Washington the possibility of granting construction rights for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity project for either 99 or 49 years, Armenian Prime …
Property development threatens habitat of Lebanon’s endangered monk seals
In a letter to Terre Liban, shared with The National, the Mediterranean Seal Research Group said the continued degradation of habitat, as well as the increased human presence and pollution, …
Start-Up Entrepreneurs And Investors Can Get ‘Premium Residency’ In Saudi Arabia
You could qualify for residency in Saudi Arabia if you’re a start-up entrepreneur, investor, or real estate owner, according to the government’s website. The Premium Residency visa allows holders to …
Bhutan has made happiness a national priority. So why are so many citizens leaving the country?
It sounds like something out of a fairytale.. a beautiful, remote land, with an enlightened king adored by his subjects.. a place with tall mountains, lush forests, flowing rivers and clean air..
Protests pull the brakes on Timor-Leste’s political pampering
Timor-Leste’s student-led protest movement reflects a rising frustration with elite privilege and a growing insistence on transparency and accountability in public life.
Frasers Property reports 17.8% rise in attributable profit for FY2025, dividend unchanged
FPL reports 17.3% y-o-y rise in net profit to $243.1 million in FY2025 despite lower revenue due to fair value change, divestments and reversal of tax provisions …
Property development threatens habitat of Lebanon’s already endangered monk seals
In a letter to Terre Liban, shared with The National, the Mediterranean Seal Research Group said the continued degradation of habitat, as well as the increased human presence and pollution, …
New Regulations in Uzbekistan Effectively Impose Government Control on NGOs
Uzbekistan’s new regulations for NGOs impose government control and interference in the implementation of projects funded by foreign organizations or individuals. This poses difficult questions for …
China’s Ex-Finance Chief Warns Property Will ‘Amplify’ Deflation
An outspoken former finance minister in China warned the country’s property market downturn will continue and worsen deflationary pressures, a rare admission of the risk of falling prices from a …
The hidden risks in Taiwan’s boom
Taiwan’s vast surpluses have been years in the making. For decades its central bank, known as the cbc, has kept the currency undervalued, giving manufacturing exporters a competitive boost. According …