Bahrain's real estate market is passing through a critical phase and the situation is more serious than it was during 'Suq Al Manakh' crash more than two decades ago, a leading businessman has warned. ( read original story ...)
Investor confidence keeps realty market focused on key property segments
Qatar s real estate market continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained investor confidence in 2025, with the vast majority of ... ( read original story ...)
UAE ultra-luxury property boom draws global wealth as UHNWIs migrate for stability
The UAE’s political stability, investor-friendly tax regime, world-class infrastructure and exceptional quality of life are expected to continue attracting affluent individuals from around the world, ... ( read original story ...)
India, UK and Egypt dominate Dubai property search rankings
The findings provide an early indication of where buyer demand may be building, although the company stressed that online search activity should not be interpreted as a direct measure of future transa ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economy is slowing despite record exports. Here’s what’s going wrong
China's economy grew at its slowest pace in three years in the April-June quarter, even as exports surged. The gap underscores how a property slump, weak spending and job uncertainty are weighing on ... ( read original story ...)
Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade
Just before the United States reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports Tuesday afternoon, Iran appeared to be readying blockade-busting vessels in the Persian Gulf that could attempt to evade US ...
Oil Prices Jump 9% After Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran
The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunda ...
European business confidence in Vietnam surged in second quarter
Marking the 15-year anniversary of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) flagship Business Confidence Index (BCI), the second-quarter report reveals a renewed surge in European ...
After income upgrade, what investors are waiting for Philippines to fix
The Philippines has moved up the World Bank's income ladder. Now it has to show investors it can compete there. The country's recent reclassification as an upper-middle-income economy gives it a ...
Japan’s economy shows mixed picture as factories stay strong but services slow
Japan’s manufacturers remained optimistic in July due to strong semiconductor and AI demand, while service-sector confidence fell amid higher costs, a weak yen and geopolitical tensions ...