They have now become a lifeline for families back home who receive remittances from abroad and cash brought in suitcases during holiday visits. Three-quarters of the population is now plunged into …
Jordan’s truckers struggle to get by, sparking protests, violence
The deaths of four police officers highlight the issue of fuel protests, but Jordan’s problems are much deeper.
Gloomy outlook for construction, realty
The Covid-19 crisis – which started to wreak havoc globally in late 2019 – coupled with heightened geopolitical risks and the Ukraine conflict, continues to place considerable strain on economic …
Jumbo opens first franchised outlet in Cambodia
FOOD and beverage (F&B) operator Jumbo Group on Thursday (Dec 22) announced that it has opened its first franchised outlet in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Read more at The Business Times.
Hong Lai Huat says FY2022 ‘posed huge challenge’ to its Cambodia business
That said, the group says the main construction work for its second mixed-use project is on schedule” to be completed in FY2023.
Saudi Crown Prince Launches National Intellectual Property Strategy
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, launched on Thursday the National Intellectual Property Strategy (NIPST). One …
Banned TTP Pakistan’s ‘redline’: Bilawal
WASHINGTON: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Thursday said the Afghan Taliban have been told that the banned TTP is Pakistan’s redline and Islamabad’s relationship with Kabul will be affected if the …
The 3rd PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) programme honours diverse real estate companies, projects
Best Lifestyle Developer while Embassy REIT wins eight titles, including Best Operational Office Portfolio, plus a regional award at the Grand Final The winners of the 3rd Annual PropertyGuru Asia …
China’s State Council calls for implementation of property market rescue measures to boost economic growth
Beijing’s top decision making body called for rescue measures for the property sector to be properly implemented, after regulators vowed to support the bruised industry to boost economic growth.
Hong Kong Property Giant Buys Land for Price at Eight-Year Low
A leading Hong Kong developer has won a bid for land in a traditionally expensive area for the lowest price in eight years, in another sign of the city’s weakening real estate market.