For the whole of 2022, private home prices climbed 8.4%, down from the 10.6% rise in 2021, as sales fell. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel far-right minister enters Al-Aqsa in ‘provocation’
Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir has entered the compound that houses the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, in a move that threatens a backlash from Palestinians …
Syria to UN: Condemn the repeated Israeli strikes
Syrian Foreign Ministry complains to UN after latest air strike attributed to Israel which shut down the Damascus airport.
Diplomacy For Dealing With the Problem of North Korea
There would be little for diplomats to do if the world consisted of partners, enjoying political intimacy and responding to common appeals.” – Walter …
South Korea: Talks with US on management of nukes underway
South Korea has reconfirmed that Seoul and Washington are discussing its involvement in U.S. nuclear asset management to cope with intensifying North Korean nuclear threats …
Revival, launch of mega projects to boost Malaysia’s property sector in 2023
The revival and launch of mega projects, especially the rail and road network infrastructure, will increase mobility and stimulate economic activities and property market along the route, analysts …
How to use business, investing, and wealth to travel the Philippines
One way to make the most of your travel budget is to use your business, investing, and wealth skills to your advantage. Here are a few ideas: 1. Use your business skills to start a small business in …
Japan is offering young parents a million yen to leave Tokyo: Here’s why
To encourage parents to migrate out of Tokyo, the Japanese government has increased the financial incentive for those who decide to do so. According to a Financial Times (FT) report, from 300,000 yen …
Troubled China Evergrande pledges to repay debts in 2023
China Evergrande has pledged to repay its debt this year, as the property giant faces a restructuring following Beijing’s crackdown on excessive borrowing and rampant speculation in the real estate …
Housing deals drop amid uncertainty
Major property brokers reported a small monthly decline in housing transactions last month, but an annual drop of about 30 percent, dashing hopes of a high season, due to economic uncertainty and …