Bangkok-based antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford, aka “Pakpong Kriangsak,” sold the antiquities to individuals in the Western art market.
Indian Oil Corp unit to open 50 fuel stations in Sri Lanka to help alleviate crisis
Sri Lanka has given approval for India’s Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) to open 50 new fuel stations, a company official said on Monday, as part of efforts to reduce severe shortages that have …
Making the Case for Visiting Nepal’s Overlooked Capital
Something’s not right. Because Nepal is home to some of the world’s most spectacular treks, Kathmandu is perceived as merely a gateway to the dramatic landscapes of Everest Base Camp, Annapurna …
The 1949 Geneva Conventions and Nepal
We have heard and read a lot about the Geneva Conventions and their implementation in Nepal during the Maoist insurgency, 1996-2006. As Nepal was not a party to the protocols of the Geneva Conventions …
8 of the most gorgeous island resorts in Malaysia to add to your bucket list
Malaysia is undoubtedly one of the best options for nature-friendly luxury resorts located on its mesmerising islands. Read on to know more.
Govt must force repatriation of money siphoned off
THE Bangladesh Bank has instructed scheduled banks to run campaigns to encourage Bangladeshis to bring home the money that they have siphoned off or invested in property abroad for a nominal amount of …
PSX introduces “property” as a new sector classification
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has formally launched “Property” as a new sector for non-REIT real estate related listed companies to distinctly represent the important elements of real estate and …
Kyrgyzstan’s elusive smuggler tunnels to Uzbekistan
The tunnels were formidable constructions that must have taken considerable time to excavate. (photos: Uzbek SSS/Telegram) The last discovery of a smuggling tunnel between Kyrgyzs …
Can Middle East money lure expats and wealthy emigrants from China? Saudi Arabia, Dubai splash on mega projects to diversify, attract talent and investors
The Line and The Ava are two new projects to extend the pipeline of shiny mega developments in the Gulf states Oil-dependent GCC states have experienced fluctuating fortunes tied to global energy …
How Much U.S. Money Did Departing Afghan Officials Steal? How Much Cash Fits On A Helicopter?
When President Ashraf Ghani and his top aides fled Afghanistan on a fleet of four helicopters last August, did they take millions in American aid cash with them?