The moment you realize your self-worth fluctuates with property prices is when you understand how deeply Singapore's real estate obsession has hijacked our collective identity. ( read original story ...)
Iraq Allows Jews To File Property Claims
A new Iraqi law allowing Jews worldwide to file claims for lost property is being hailed by advocates for the rights of Jews expelled from Arab countries — but only a tiny percentage of Jews from Iraq ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?
But the fighting this time is linked to the scam compounds, run by Chinese crime syndicates, which have proliferated in Karen State in the past two years. "We are working to completely eradicate ...
ADB approves $400-million loan for Philippines business reforms
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million loan to the Philippines to finance the BEST Subprogram 1, aimed at improving the country's ease of doing business, streamlining regulatory ...
ADB OKs $400M Loan to Boost Business Climate and Investment in the Philippines
The Philippine government has made improving the ease of doing business a top priority to enhance competitiveness and attract both domestic and foreign investment.
Tessie Sy-Coson sees strength in local business sector
Coson continues to believe in the strength of the Philippine business community even as the country faces strong economic headwinds that may continue to depress the local economy next year. In her ...
ECCP unveils 2026 Philippine Economic Outlook, Business Sentiment Survey
THE European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) successfully held the 2026 Philippine Economic Outlook at Dusit Thani, bringing together key policymakers, economists and business leaders to ...
World Bank: Philippine Growth Slowed in 2025 but Recovery Expected by 2026–2027
The PEU highlights that urban corridors—spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—hold significant potential to boost nationwide growth.
Watchdog upgrades Malaysia’s illicit finance rating
Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened ...
Watchdog upgrades Malaysia’s illicit finance rating
Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened ...