I honestly don’t know where the bottom is,’ dismayed homebuyer says as trade tensions threaten to swamp a nascent recovery For Shanghai resident Kong Jiongjiong, a missed opportunity meant the …
Armenian Security Chief’s Son’s Luxury Home Purchase Raises Questions
A 31-year-old son of Armen Abazian, the head of Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS), has paid more than $600,000 to buy a luxury apartment in a deal which an Armenian investigative publication …
Armenia Makes Noteworthy Gains in the 2025 Press Freedom Index, Leading the Region
Armenia has climbed nine spots in the 2025 Press Freedom Index, securing the 34th position, as reported by the international non-governmental organization Reporters Without Borders.
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Swarthmore hands out trespassing notices to pro-Palestine encampment members and threatens arrests
According to Smith’s letter, the college’s Department of Public Safety had issued trespassing notices to members of the encampment and the Swarthmore chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine group …
UAE Property: ‘Can I evict a tenant for late rent payment?’
Question: I’m a landlord and my tenant has been difficult in his payments of rent, occasionally being a bit late here and there. In December, he missed the payment and after much chasing from my side, …
Trump warns of secondary sanctions on Iranian oil purchasers
The US president warned that secondary sanctions would be imposed on any country or entity engaging in such transactions.
Indonesia shifts focus to sustainable property investment
The current trend in property investment in Indonesia is shifting towards environmentally-friendly and sustainable development, an official …
Meitu founder buys Hong Kong’s Ginza-style building for US$84 million
Mike Cai Wensheng, the co-founder and chairman of Chinese selfie app Meitu, bought a 53,000 square foot commercial building in Hong Kong for HK$650 million (US$84 million), with plans to turn the …
Hong Kong Property Investors Take a Wait-and-See Approach Due to U.S. Tariffs
The looming threat of President Trump’s China tariffs in the first quarter of 2025, coupled with Hong Kong’s strong economic ties to China, contributed to a decline in commercial rents and capital val …
Hong Kong’s tax revenue jumps 10% fuelled partly by talent influx, property sales
Hong Kong’s tax revenues have increased by about 10 per cent in the past financial year, driven in part by the influx of talent among taxpayers and a boost in property transactions, according to …