"It's been in the family for generations. There was never a question of selling it," Matsukane Imai told Business Insider about the guesthouse in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Pune, Mumbai Lead India’s Housing Boom: Why Homebuyers Are Shifting to Smaller Flats – Check Magicbricks PropIndex Report
Magicbricks' latest PropIndex report for July–September 2025 reveals significant trends in India's housing market, with a 3.1% increase in demand, particularly for smaller homes, as 1-2 BHK units now ... ( read original story ...)
India’s homebuyers go small as prices soar – compact homes hit 54% demand
BHKs rises to 54% as affordability pressures mount; Residential prices surge across major markets with Pune (+41.4% YoY) and Mumbai (+29.6% YoY) leading growth ... ( read original story ...)
Lao PM visits US to boost economic ties, seek tariff cut
VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has concluded a working visit to the United States aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and seeking a reduction in tariffs imposed on Lao exports.
UAE hits 640,000 corporate-tax registrations as authority reports record filings and deadline relief
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority reported record corporate tax filings, with over 640,000 businesses registered, marking a significant milestone for its new tax regime. High compliance was driven by ...
Saudi Arabia’s giga projects drive $196bn in contract awards as Vision 2030 accelerates
Riyadh is driving Saudi Arabia's giga project agenda, with developments including Diriyah Gate, King Salman Park and the 220km Sports Boulevard ...
Saudi: Lulu Retail strengthens GCC footprint with new hypermarket in Taif
Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, has opened a new hypermarket in City Walk, Taif. The 108,955 square feet store expands Lulu’s network in Saudi Arabia to 64 outlets, ...
Jisr Founder Mohammed Akkar On Building An HRtech Powerhouse From Saudi Arabia
When KSA-based human capital management platform Jisr closed a US$30 million Series A round in 2023 (billed at the time as the largest such investment for a software-as-a-service company in the Middle ...
Vietnam’s economy accelerates in July-September despite drop in US exports
HANOI] Vietnam’s economy grew 8.23 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter, up from 7.96 per cent in the second, despite a 20 per cent US tariff on exports that took effect on Aug 7, government ...
Vietnam’s Economy Surges Despite U.S. Tariffs
Despite facing a 20% U.S. tariff since August 7, Vietnam's economy grew by 8.23% in the third quarter, supported by foreign investments and tourism. While exports to the U.S. saw a decline, the ...