Singapore’s latest property tax — now one of the highest among global markets — has dented foreign demand. Foreign buyers bought 57 private apartments in May, down 50% from April, according to Savills …
Singapore to end horse race loved by the Queen due to housing development plans
Singapore to end horse race loved by the Queen due to housing development plans – Horse racing in Singapore will soon come to an end after more than 180 years …
Lebanon asking voters to increase income tax to cover fire expenses, lower property tax
With the proposed increase, Lebanon’s income tax will still be below the average of many other communities in the region, according to city officials. The proposed additional income tax with property …
Travel Sustainability In Sri Lanka: How To Make A Difference
The travel industry can—and often does—play a large role in sustainability in countries across the world. In a country like Sri Lanka, where there are many factors involved—social, cultural and …
A ‘psychopath’ man throws a cat from the 9th floor of a building in Iraq
The shocking and heartbreaking video of the animal torture by the young psychopath sparked a wave of anger in Iraq.
Rep. Ruben Gallego faces questions over terms of D.C. home purchase
Rep. Ruben Gallego, who is running for the Senate in Arizona, bought a house in Washington and said it is primary residence.
First Republic’s former co-CEO could be Turkey’s next central bank chief
Leaving First Republic a year before the bank’s troubles began may have been a smart move by Hafize Gaye Erkan, who is being considered to head Turkey’s central bank.
Why Trade Winner Vietnam Is Taking Some Blows
Business confidence is waning. The property market looks more bust than boom. Power blackouts in northern areas are hurting big manufacturers. (Like much of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is suffering from a …
16 towns told: Report updated fair market values of properties
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has given three weeks all the 16 municipalities who failed to submit an updated reassessment report on the fair market values of improvements of business establishments …
City rents Roosevelt Hotel from Pakistan for $220M
New York City signed a three-year deal to rent the Roosevelt Hotel from Pakistan planning to use it for incoming migrants.