[HO CHI MINH CITY] Vietnam’s property market remains in a slump, with developers still reeling from a liquidity crunch, soaring interest rates, tighter rules on private placement bonds, and a …
What’s Behind the Violent Protests Across Indonesia?
Demonstrators burned government buildings and bus stations, and mobs looted the homes of then-Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and several other parliamentarians. At least 10 people have died …
Benami Property in India: What It Is, the Law, and the Risks You Must Know
A benami property is a property where the real owner is hidden, and the official documents show someone else’s name. Typically, such arrangements are made to evade taxes, conceal assets, or bypass …
Urban built-up footprint in India’s top eight cities doubles since 1995
India’s top eight cities have witnessed a doubling of their urban built-up area since 1995, reaching 4,308 sq km by 2025. Projections indicate a massive urban population surge by 2050, requiring …
Curbing unaccounted cash in property transactions
Unaccounted cash, particularly in property transactions, has long posed a challenge to India’s fiscal transparency and economic governance. Despite various provisions, successive governments have …
Punjab floods: State reels from loss of lives, massive damage to crops, property and forests; PM Modi to visit on Tuesday
Punjab has been devastated by the recent floods caused by torrential rainfall. Lakhs were displaced due to the floods, and there is immense damage to property, crops, and forests. The floods also …
India’s First PM Jawaharlal Nehru’s Official Residence in Lutyens’ Delhi Set for Record Rs 1,100 Crore Sale
A historic bungalow in Delhi’s Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, once the residence of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is set to sell for about Rs 1,100 crore, potentially marking India’s most expensive …
Morgan Stanley Raises $885 Million for Japan Property Fund
Morgan Stanley raised ¥131 billion ($885 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, exceeding its target on the back of demand from investors including the nation’s largest pension fund.
How to unlock the true value of prime property legacy homes to create wealth
In today’s landscape, the key to enhancing the value of a generational home asset lies in balancing heritage with innovation, ensuring that nostalgia does not overshadow practical wealth-building …
India, EU Trade Talks: FTA Negotiations Resume
India and EU resume FTA negotiations. Key topics: trade, investment, intellectual property. Aiming for a deal by year-end.