Various property-linked visas are available for expats in the UAE. The Golden Visa requires property ownership with a minimum equity value of Dh2 million, while the Property Investor Residence Visa …
Revealed: Local expats poised to drive next property market boom in Dubai
Local expats accounted for 40% of all property purchases in Dubai last year, and this figure is projected to reach 50% by 2025, industry experts said Revealed: Local expats poised to drive next …
Former NLD Economist: New US Sanctions Will Disrupt Myanmar Junta Funding
Exiled economist U Sein Htay tells The Irrawaddy that the regime will have to find new revenue streams after this month’s sanctions.
Pakistan army fires 3 officers for failing to stop Khan supporters from attacking installations
Pakistan’s military says it has fired three senior officers over their failure to prevent violent attacks on public property and military installations by supporters of the country’s former prime mini …
China owns 300,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here’s where
China is No. 18 on the list of foreign investors … Walton International Group, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based real estate management firm, represents 8% of Chinese-owned land. The company also represents …
China’s Property Market Stays Cold Despite Mortgage Rate Cuts
The Chinese real estate market has remained cold during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival despite cities lowered the floor on mortgage rates for buyers after the central bank cut the loan prime rate.
Suite Life: Tranquil views of Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake fit for a president
Many Taiwanese say The Lalu hotel is a place everyone must stay in at least once in their lifetime. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Viral video in Brunei puts bullying into national spotlight
A viral video showing an alleged case of bullying at a school’s prayer room has brought the issue again into the national spotlight.
Sneaky tenants and bad landlords
Cyprus has a problematic legal system through which it takes a very long time to secure a court decision, with the end result being that those in the wrong get away with it much of the time. Delays in …
Kyrgyzstan: A tale of an eagle and a bond
The eagle man was waving at us; he wanted to tell us something. Our Kyrgyz driver was eager to start the 200 kilometres return journey to Bishkek after a day-long trip. However, we stopped to …