Georgia ranks 22nd on the Tax Foundation’s annual State Tax Competitiveness Index, with property taxes receiving the lowest marks. Property taxes are not set by the state, but rather by local cities, …
Tajikistan Aims to Better Protect People and Property from Natural Disasters and Climate Change
WASHINGTON DC, July 10, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved US$50 million from the International Development Association for the Strengthening Critical Infrastructure …
Land Release in Sri Lanka’s North: Balancing Property Rights with National Security Imperatives
The process of releasing military-held land in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka back to its legitimate civilian owners is a necessary and significant step towards post-conflict reconciliation and …
Explained: Why Is Afghanistan Prone To Earthquakes
Eastern and northeastern Afghanistan, especially regions along its borders with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, are particularly prone to earthquakes.
At least five dead after powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan
At least five people have been killed and scores were injured after a powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near one of northern Afghanistan’s largest cities, the country’s disaster management …
The mystery of China’s slumping investment
C ritics of China’s economy often complain that its investment is excessive and its official statistics flatter its performance. But recent monthly figures have flipped the script. Investment in …
New World Development launches up to US$1.9 billion debt exchange offer
Hong Kong property developer New World Development has launched a debt exchange offer of up to US$1.9 billion, aiming to restructure its outstanding perpetual securities, it said in an exchange filing …
Pafilia earns double win at International Property Awards 2025–2026
Pafilia Property Developers has once again affirmed its leadership in luxury real estate, earning two top distinctions at the International Property Awards 2025–2026, one of the most prestigious …
Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN — A New Frontier for Strategic Investors
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership offers 10-year tax holidays, USD stability, and full profit repatriation for foreign investors.
An Epic 2,000-Acre Estate on Georgia’s Famous Hampton Island Is Being Auctioned Off This Month
A 2,000-acre estate in Georgia’s Hampton Island Preserve is being auctioned off by Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions, with bids starting at $10 million.