Readers discuss the need for reform to moderate the cycle of boom and bust, the advantages of the financial hubs of Singapore and Hong Kong, and the role of language teachers in an age of AI Feel …
Hong Kong treasury chief stonewalls calls for more relief measures for homebuyers as Legco approves stamp duty bill
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui says stamp duty bill will benefit about 37,000 homebuyers.
PM pledges ‘united and aligned’ position with allies on Taiwan amid Truss speech
PM pledges ‘united and aligned’ position with allies on Taiwan amid Truss speech – Ex-PM Liz Truss was accused by Beijing of putting on a ‘dangerous political show’ that will harm the UK when she …
Judge says North Georgia United Methodist churches may proceed with disaffiliation
Following an abrupt halt and an ensuing lawsuit, 180-plus North Georgia churches can proceed with the process of splitting from the United Methodist Church. Cobb County Superior Court Judge Steven …
Developers face new requirements as Singapore safeguards property market from AML/TF activities
In 2016, two real estate agents were fined for failing to report suspicious property transactions: one involving a $23.8-million bungalow in Sentosa Cove and another involving a new condominium unit.
New Chipotle restaurant planned for Lebanon gets site plan approval
Housing development In other business, Lebanon’s Planning Commission approved a final plat review for Grey’s Run, 345 Miller Road, to create 12 new residential lots through a private cul-de-sac street …
Israel demolishes East Jerusalem building that was home to 50 Palestinians
Israeli forces on Wednesday demolished a residential building in East Jerusalem where 50 Palestinians lived, claiming that the property did not have the proper construction permits, the official …
Political Fluidity in Israel
He knows the game better than anyone else and is a master of political manipulation and orchestration. He will do what it takes to remain in power. And he will drag his coalition partners with him.
Why travellers still flock to Sir Edmund Hillary’s Nepal Happy House
The renowned mountaineer rented this former sherpas’ hostel for decades. Now a refurbished hotel, you too can hire it all for $8835 a night.
YNH Property sells land for RM170mil
YNH Property Bhd has, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Kar Sin Bhd, disposed of a 5.1-acre freehold tract in Desa Seri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, to Sunway Living Space Sdn Bhd for RM170mil cash.