An arrested underwear tycoon allegedly said he delivered US$8 million to North Korea in 2019 to help promote Gyeonggi Province’s smart farm project and then Gov. Lee Jae-myung’s visit to the North, …
Hospitality Management Holding signs agreement for new coastal hotel in Saudi Arabia
The new Corp Yanbu Hotel and Residences will be located at the western port city of Yanbu and will have 112 keys. Hospitality Management Holding signs agreement for new coastal hotel in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi’s Jeddah to develop $90bln of real estate, infrastructure projects by 2030
Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah on the Red Sea coast is set to develop $90 billion real estate and infrastructure projects by 2030, according to an analysis by global property consultant, Knight …
New luxury resort celebrates Thailand’s railway history
A new resort designed by Bill Bensley is immersing guests in the essence of Thailand’s early days of rail travel. Among the offerings are a series of upcycled train carriages that have been converted …
A few ideas for ‘The White Lotus’ Thailand, as creator Mike White is currently in town
If Mike White is really here to make The White Lotus Thailand happen, we have a few ideas on location, cast, storylines, and more.
Turkey’s push into Iraq risks deeper conflict
Turkey’s advances across the increasingly depopulated border of Iraqi Kurdistan attract little global attention, but the escalation risks further destabilising a region where foreign powers have …
Moody’s downgrades Vietnam’s banks to ‘stable’ on real estate headwinds
CREDIT rating agency Moody’s on Monday (Jan 30) changed its outlook on Vietnam’s banking system from “positive” to “stable”. The downgrade comes amid growing asset risks from stress in the real estate …
Chinese homebuyers become more cautious, look to Japan’s experience amid Beijing’s efforts to stimulate demand in property market
That echoes growing concerns about how property is rapidly losing its appeal as the primary means for a Chinese household to accumulate wealth An obscure book, the Chinese title of which translates to …
Agents advised to remain vigilant following recent Japanese knotweed court case
A recent case where a buyer successfully sued a seller for non-disclosure of Japanese knotweed, may have caught the attention of some agents.
Bproperty, DCG merge to propel real estate in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s largest real estate solutions provider, Bproperty, has announced that it will merge with Australian-based Digital Classifieds …