The Ministry of Finance has issued a statement on the implementation of revised Sales Tax (ST) rates and expanded scope of the Service Tax effective ... ( read original story ...)
Thai developers turn to Phuket, targeting US and Chinese buyers as Bangkok market cools
Property developers are shifting their focus from Bangkok to Thailand’s southern island Phuket, seeking to capitalize on demand from tourists and retirees from China and the U.S. ( read original story ...)
How Robinsons Land built a legacy of firsts
Among RLC’s early innovations, Robinsons Place Manila stood out as one of the Philippines’ first community malls when it opened in the early 1980s. Located beside the Manila Midtown Hotel, it served ... ( read original story ...)
BentallGreenOak to Invest $11 Billion in Japanese Real Estate
BentallGreenOak will accelerate real estate investments and hiring in Japan, joining a growing number of global firms that are betting money can be made as local companies offload property assets. ( read original story ...)
US states seek to ban Chinese citizens from buying land, property
A number of U.S. states have advanced legislation to ban some land sales by foreign nationals and so-called "foreign adversaries." ... ( read original story ...)
Former Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid’s Controversial Return Amidst Legal Allegations
Abdul Hamid, former Bangladeshi president, returned from Thailand following medical treatment, igniting protests over his alleged involvement in a murder case. His quiet departure and return prompted ...
Bangladesh’s former President Hamid returns to Bangladesh month after departure sparked uproar
Former Bangladeshi president Abdul Hamid returns after medical treatment abroad amid controversy over his departure.
The Billion-Dollar Hijack: Alleged Conspiracy to Seize Bangladesh’s Digital Wallet Giant, Nagad
Allegations of a coordinated and politically protected plot to seize control of one of Bangladesh’s most successful fintech ventures—Nagad—are now raising serious questions about regulatory integrity, ...
India Holds Major Air Drill Near Pakistan After Giant Dogfight
India concluded a massive two-day air combat drill along its southern border with Pakistan, according to multiple Indian news outlets. Newsweek has reached out to the Indian Defense Ministry and the ...
Singapore’s Grab denies reports of talks with Indonesia’s GoTo for a potential deal
Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery company Grab said on Monday it was not in any talks on a potential deal with smaller Indonesian rival GoTo .