But as China reopens its borders – and Bangkok gets ready for the scheduled return of tour groups from the country in early February – a new sore point has emerged: surging competition from Chinese …
Armenia’s Corruption Court Reviews Appeal to Seize Home of Former Top Cop
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court is reviewing an appeal filed by the country’s prosecutor general to seize a Yerevan home owned by former Armenian Chief of Police Vladimir Gasparyan.
How far will Israel’s economic sector opposition to judicial reform go?
The fear is that if investors are unsure about Israel’s protection of the rule of law, they’ll be much more reluctant to invest.
Lanka Industrial Estates wins Silver at TAGS Awards
Sri Lanka’s pioneer and premier industrial infrastructure facilitator, Lanka Industrial Estates Ltd. (LINDEL), recently received the TAGS Silver Award for the Best Annual Report in the Land and …
Clear Creek ISD employee arrested, accused of selling stolen phones to Russia, Uzbekistan
Eduardo Vasquez, a CCISD lead network engineer, is accused of stealing nearly 60 phones and selling them to Russia and Uzbekistan.
Philippines military bases ‘strategic real estate’ for US near Taiwan: Analysts
The agreement between the Philippines and US aims to bolster defence commitments amid mounting concerns over China’s activities in the area, observers said.
One of Hong Kong’s priciest homes sells for US$16.6 million loss off of 2019 price, as luxury segment slumps
“The disposal at a loss was just in line with the market changes.” Luxury homes in Hong Kong are forecast to see a 1.5 per cent price decline this year, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.
Hong Kong Luxury Home on the Peak Sold at $17 Million Loss
An ultra luxury apartment in Hong Kong’s Mount Nicholson development — one of the most expensive apartment projects in Asia — was recently sold for a loss of HK$130 million ($16.6 million) as the city …
Liechtenstein hands over US$11m in Lafayette case
Liechtenstein has handed over to Taiwan about US$11 million deposited in the country as part of illicit kickbacks involved in the Lafayette frigate scandal dating back three decades, the Ministry of …
Former Yerevan State University Rector Family Members Questioned Over Property Holdings
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) summoned family members of former Yerevan State University Rector Aram Simonyan for questioning regarding the financial source of certain properties they …