Former Singapore transport minister S. Iswaran faces 27 charges, including two counts of corruption, 24 counts of obtaining “valuable things” from someone he had business dealings with as a public ... ( read original story ...)
Jean Nassif living large in Lebanon, spotted with mystery woman while wanted by police
Wanted Sydney property developer Jean Nassif has been spotted wining and dining a mystery woman at one of Lebanon’s most expensive restaurants. The failed businessman, whose property development ... ( read original story ...)
Enchanting Luang Prabang
Since Luang Prabang is not far from Thailand and easy to visit, I often took it for granted and looked for other destinations with fancy attractions. However, my trip to the town early last month ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Property: ‘Can I be charged a 5% fee for lease renewal?’
Question: I have been renting a villa for 15 years. I always pay the rent with an annual increase or decrease according to the market value and in mutual agreement with the management office. I also ... ( read original story ...)
Is Sri Lanka’s economic recovery sustainable?
The Sri Lankan economy is re-emerging from the worst socio-economic crisis. However, some cast doubts whether the current economic recovery would be sustainable. There are speculations of another ... ( read original story ...)
US military launches fresh barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen
US military launches fresh barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen - It marks the fourth time in days US has directly targeted the group in Yemen as violence continues to spill over in the M ... ( read original story ...)
Ecoworld Malaysia to acquire Iskandar Malaysia tract for RM450.13mil
Eco World Development Group Bhd (Ecoworld Malaysia) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Eco Botanic 3 Sdn Bhd has struck a deal to purchase about 240.214 acres of land in Pulai, Johor Bahru ... ( read original story ...)
Hamas, Inc.: The Property Empire That Funded Militant Attack on Israel
Hamas is running a network of construction companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars, a Newsweek investigation has found. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Vietnam tightens limits on investors’ stakes in banks
also cautioned during public debates that the reform could have a negative effect in reducing investments in banks at a time when Vietnam's banking system faces an increase in bad loans and risks of ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan hits militant targets in Iran days after drone and missile attacks in Balochistan, 7 killed
Tensions flare as Pakistan swiftly responds to an alleged Iranian incursion, launching counter-strikes following an attack on a terrorist group's headquarters within its borders. The diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)