Thai retail conglomerate Central Group is planning to expand aggressively at home and in neighboring Vietnam, hoping to tap an expected jump in demand when the COVID-19 pandemic ends, according to …
Better times expected ahead for KL office property market
The office property market in the Klang Valley is on course to improve further, according to a property consultant. Knight Frank Malaysia said the pace of recovery would continue with the uptick in …
Bursa Malaysia falls on profit-taking, cautious sentiment
Bursa Malaysia closed lower today as investors continued to take profit amid mixed performance in regional bourses, with the sentiment remaining …
Largest hotel in the world is in Malaysia: it has over 7,000 rooms!
The First World Hotel in the Genting Highlands, Malaysia, is the largest hotel in the world. With its two colorful towers, it offers 7,351 rooms. It was the first in Southeast Asia to launch an …
Malaysia’s office sector to continue to improve this year
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): Knight Frank Malaysia reported that the country’s office sector will continue to improve this year due to the uptick in economic activities and improved business sentiments, …
Rights experts urge Iran to end ‘systematic persecution’ of religious minorities
Authorities in Iran must stop the persecution and harassment of religious … recalling their February 2021 communication that raised concern over systematic violations of property and housing rights.
Flagship stores proliferate in Vietnam
Uniqlo, the Japanese global apparel retailer, opened a new store at Saigon Centre in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Bangladesh must improve labour rights to get back GSP facility: US envoy
The US ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, has said that Bangladesh must improve its labour rights situation, including workers’ rights to trade union activities …
Who Will Champion the Rohingya?
Failing meaningful and safe return to Myanmar, I worry what the future holds. How long can people live with so little basic protection and hope?” …
Myanmar Junta Court Approves Sale of Suu Kyi’s Historic Family Home
The lakeside villa in Yangon has been the source of a family dispute between the ousted State Counselor and her estranged elder brother.