ISLAMABAD — Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across much of Pakistan have killed nearly 1,000 people … of residents who have already suffered the loss of lives and property. In …
Two high-rise apartment buildings that were constructed illegally have been blown up by authorities in India
The Supertech buildings were demolished following a Supreme Court ruling that they were unsafe, in a warning to other developers, Reuters reported.
India’s moment seems near but could still prove elusive
Interestingly, some of India’s past concerns in other areas are increasingly finding resolution. In a recent op-ed, Dinesh Kanabar, CEO of tax advisory firm Dhruva Advisors, has written how India has …
Point of no return: crunch time as China tries to fend off property crash
With the global economy also at a crossroads, it is not just Beijing’s leadership that is in peril, say experts …
China’s $90 billion property crisis: 4 important lessons we can learn from in Singapore
China’s developer crisis has wiped out around US$90 billion (S$125 billion) in market value, and home prices there have fallen for 11 straight months.It’s often a shock to the public when this happens …
Singapore’s Towering Transformation
The city-state has become known for residential buildings that feature a blend of futuristic facades and a connection to nature …
I tracked down the house Israel stole from my grandfather
It feels personal when I hear that the US embassy in Jerusalem will be built on land stolen from Palestinians.
Saudi pilgrimage complex developer converts $1.4 billion debt to equity
The company operates the Jabal Omar complex of hotels and residential and commercial property within walking distance of the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. It was hard-hit when the …
Thai property gains foreign popularity
Thailand’s real estate market has recently been characterised by an oversupply of flats. There were over 90 thousand unsold units of condominiums in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) in Thailand …
The story of China’s property bust and lessons for the Philippines
What goes up must come down. China’s mighty economy is facing serious challenges. The culprit is its ailing property sector.