Japan’s meteorological agency says that a powerful earthquake has hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and issued a tsunami advisory for Japan.
Indonesia nickel slump piles pressure on coal miners hit by falling exports
Indonesia's coal producers are trapped between the rock of falling exports and a hard place of peaking demand from the nickel smelters that had been driving the fuel's consumption domestically, ...
Bessent warns China on Russian oil purchases that could bring 100% tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said he warned Chinese officials that continued purchases of sanctioned Russian oil would lead to big tariffs due to legislation in Congress, but was told that Beijing would protect its energy sovereignty.
Macau’s Residential Market, Economy Both Face Ongoing Challenges in …
Based on JLL's newly released "2023 Macau Property Market Review", Macau's economy has gradually recovered. However, property assets continue to be under pressure due to factors such as high interest ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s Hong Kong property sale draws investor interest
In a statement, the fast-food giant highlighted its ongoing review of its property portfolio, which has led to the decision to offer the Hong Kong sites for sale. McDonald's reass ... ( read original story ...)
Property sales down 26.4%
Keelung saw the steepest decline, with transactions plummeting 45.6 percent to just 2,041 units — the lowest since the ministry began its survey in 2006. In contrast, Miaoli County was the only region ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer prices in Armenia increased by 3.1% in January-June
According to the National Statistical Committee (NSC), consumer prices in Armenia grew by 3.1% from January to June of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. ... ( read original story ...)
UK will recognise Palestine in September unless Israel ‘takes steps’ over Gaza
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Bargain hunters spur Oman property recovery
Cheap properties may explain the rise in value of Oman’s real estate transactions as investors snapped up bargains in the first half of 2025, according to buyers and estate agents. The value of real ... ( read original story ...)
HPL looks to cut stakes in Singapore retail strip
The property firm of embattled billionaire Ong Beng Seng is looking to reduce its stakes in two marquee assets along Singapore's Orchard Road shopping strip, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)