The US Justice Department said Wednesday it had uncovered an Iranian plot to kill former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton, and announced charges against a member of the Islamic …
Economists Urge US To Return Afghanistan’s Frozen Assets
Several dozen prominent US and international economists urged the United States Wednesday to hand over to Afghanistan $7 billion in central bank reserves frozen when the Taliban seized control of the …
Property Billionaire Manuel Villar Is On A Roll With New Casino And Media Ventures
Philippine real estate billionaire Manuel Villar quickly moved on after losing the 2010 presidential election, and now is No. 2 on the Philippines’ 50 Richest list, at $7.8 billion. Twelve years ago, …
Philippines’ 50 Richest 2022: The Double Whammy Of A Plunging Peso And A Weak Stock Market Knocked Down Collective Wealth
This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Philippines’ Richest 2022. See the full list here. The Philippines’ economy grew 8.3% in the first quarter of 2022, as domestic demand started recovering from …
Patent law needs to be amended
Just over four months past being passed in parliament, Bangladesh Patent Law 2022 is deemed by experts to be in need of amendments.
Property registrations dip in July
Hyderabad has recorded registrations of 4,313 units of residential properties in July 2022, which was lower by 20% month on month (MoM). Properties over ₹50 lakh and above witnessed fewer transactions …
Cambodia Wants Its Stolen Treasures Back—and Will Fight in Court for Them | Opinion
We Cambodians are the ones who must decide which objects can be shared outside Cambodia. After all, they have belonged to us for centuries.
30 Looted Antiquities Returned to Kingdom of Cambodia
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 …