Their bribery and smuggling schemes were exposed, but that hasn’t stopped the secretive Khabibula Abdukadyr and his relatives. With new political alliances and projects worth billions around the world …
Tajikistan’s ‘Lenient’ Judge Goes On Trial In Case Shrouded In Secrecy
Tajikistan has jailed a judge known for issuing more acquittals than his colleagues. Acquittals are extremely rare in Tajikistan, where the judges — who are independent in name only — are expected …
Michael Jordan Knows the Exact Moment Jerry Krause Changed Their Relationship Forever: ‘You’re Bulls Property Now, and We Tell You What to Do’
Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause didn’t have the best relationship, which traced back to one comment.
Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, central bank says
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to shrink by 2% in 2023, its central bank said in an annual report on Thursday, as the country struggled to emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades.
Mating urge adds new pressure to human-elephant conflict in Nepal
Wild male elephants in search of females to mate with are homing in on captive domestic elephants, in the process posing a threat to human settlements and property on the outskirts of Nepal’s Chitwan …
Thailand’s property spending boosted by tourism recovery
Thailand’s strong tourism recovery had a positive impact on housing demand and property renovation at major tourist destinations in the first quarter of this year, according to construction material …
PH keeps out of US’ intellectual property watch list for 10 yrs
The Philippines has kept its clean record for 10 years in the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Special 301 Report, which listed countries where the US has intellectual property protection …
Online searches indicate strong demand for residential property in India
The changing preference towards apartments over independent homes is due to the better quality of life, safety, and common recreational facilities they provide.
Singapore’s Surprise Property Tax Hike a ‘Freezing Measure’ for Foreigners
Singapore raised levies on private property purchases in a surprise move late on Wednesday night to cool the market, including a doubling of stamp duties for foreigners to an eye-watering 60%. Liu’s …
Singapore unveils surprise measures to cool property market, doubles stamp duties for foreigners
The tax is now 60 per cent for foreign buyers, while citizens and permanent residents will see small increases when buying second and subsequent properties.