The law applies to properties within 10 miles of military installations and other “critical infrastructure” and also affects citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. But …
Vietnam property developer No Va Land delays bond payments
VIETNAM’S leading property developer No Va Land has delayed payments on a 1 trillion dong (S$57.2 million) bond that matured on May 18, as the company faces a credit crunch amid difficult market …
Pakistan re-arrests Imran Khan’s key associate amid crackdown on his followers
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court on Monday ordered the release of an associate of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from detention, even as authorities press on with efforts to prosecute thousands of …
Chinese residents, real estate firm sue Florida state officials over property ownership ban
The plaintiffs also pointed out that the new law offers only a narrow exception allowing a person from China with a valid non-tourist visa or who has been granted asylum to buy one residential real …
Chinese citizens file suit against Florida over new law blocking foreigners from buying property
The suit says the law unfairly equates Chinese people with the actions of their government and there is no evidence of national security risk from Chinese citizens buying Florida property. U.S.-China …
Chinese Floridians, real estate company sue over DeSantis’ foreign land ownership law
TALLAHASSEE — A group of Chinese Floridians and a real estate brokerage firm are suing the state in federal court over a recently-signed Gov. Ron DeSantis policy they say puts “draconian restrictions” …
Taiwanese teen who inherited $22m in real estate murdered hours after gay marriage, family alleges
He was found dead at the foot of a building one day after the cremation and funeral of his father. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan ‘Hulk’ smashes up 7-Eleven store, confronted by police
A man from Taiwan was captured on video rampaging in a 7-Eleven store located in Taoyuan, leading to a confrontation with police officers, Focus Taiwan reported. The incident took place on the morning …
Don’t cancel Gladstone. He was a true friend of freedom at home and abroad
I am delivering a speech celebrating the life and legacy of William Gladstone at Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden. Why is a former president of Armenia — a nation long championed by humanitarians in …
Yong An Park town house seller made 47 per cent windfall over 15 years as buyers pile into Singapore property
The sale of a town house unit at Singapore’s Yong An Park, a freehold development on River Valley Road in District 9, was the most profitable condo resale transaction recorded during the week of May 2 …