United Arab Emirates property firm Arada Developments is seeking up to $500 million from an Islamic bond, or sukuk, two sources familiar with the matter said, as it joins other property firms tapping …
FATF is Behind the Curve on Cambodia’s Cyber-scam Compounds
According to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime, Cambodia-based scamming operations are generating billions of dollars in illicit profits each year.
DFA lifts ‘voluntary repatriation’ status in Iran
Due to what the agency see as “positive developments in the security situation” in Iran, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) lifted the voluntary repatriation status in the country. In an advisory …
Sunbury to take over Turkey Hill building on Front Street
The former Turkey Hill on Front Street will soon be owned by Sunbury. City officials began the process to take over the Front Street property in late 2023. The store closed in December 2022 and was …
Japan’s “death-tainted” homes gain appeal as property prices surge | Video
As property prices surge in Japan, jiko bukken – homes where murders or suicides occured – are becoming more popular, thanks to the massive discounts that come with their lingering stigma. Some jiko …
Hong Kong Builder Emperor Revises Debt Plan, Seeks Loan Extensions
Hong Kong’s property slump is weighing on a range of local developers, with a well-known but smaller-scale builder the latest to seek relief from creditors.
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, property, inflation, Etap
Tourism in Cyprus continued to strengthen in June 2025, with tourist arrivals rising 3.4 per cent year-on-year to reach 498,527, compared to 482,261 in June 2024, according to the state statistical …
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession: A milestone moment despite deepening dilemmas
By bno – Surabaya Office In October 2025, Timor-Leste will officially become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marking a historic milestone for the Southeast Asian …
Bahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value?
Golden Residency is one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency available in 2025. The UAE’s Golden Visa requires AED 2 million (USD 545,000) investment or comes via talent with …
How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political …
Mongolia has been thrown into fresh political crisis with the country’s prime minister resigning following weeks of protests sparked by his family’s lavish displays of wealth.