In some areas, property prices have nearly doubled; in others, rents have climbed at a pace that outstripped inflation by a wide margin, ANAROCK Research said in its report ... ( read original story ...)
How China’s property boom created and ate up world’s most indebted firm
Once China’s top developer, Evergrande’s fall highlights Beijing’s fragmented approach to a deepening real estate slump, with little relief for offshore creditors or private firms ... ( read original story ...)
China’s property crisis icon Evergrande will delist following debt woes
The severely indebted real estate developer China Evergrande, already in the process of liquidation, said on Tuesday it will be delisted from Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Aug. 25, another setback to ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Says Direct Nuclear Talks With US Possible Under Suitable Conditions
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran could hold direct nuclear talks with the United States if conditions are suitable, first Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said on Tuesday, according to state media. But he said U ...
Controversial Princeton prof with strong Iran ties steps down after campaign from dissidents, senator to remove him
Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a professor at Princeton University, quietly retired from the school as it faces the loss of tens of millions in federal funds over antisemitism ...
Openly defying Iran, Lebanon’s Aoun says no armed groups allowed in country
Lebanese president warns visiting top Iranian official against arming Hezbollah, rejects Tehran's 'interference,' after Ali Larijani objected to plans to disarm its terrorist proxy ...
Philippines voices concern over ‘dangerous’ Chinese actions after Scarborough Shoal collision
The Philippines expressed serious concern on Tuesday over what it called "dangerous manoeuvres and unlawful interference" by Chinese vessels during a coast guard supply mission for Filipino fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
$400 Million ADB Loan to Expand the Philippines’ Flagship Social Protection Program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million loan to help the Philippines reduce hunger, food insecurity, and poor nutrition amid escalating climate and disaster risks.
Indonesia Boosts Role of Military in Food Security Initiative
Indonesia passed a change to legislation in March that allows the military a bigger role in government, a move that has raised fears among rights groups of a return to authoritarianism. Yudhayana said ...
Military’s Growing Role: From Battlefield to Farmlands in Indonesia
Indonesia deploys 100 army battalions to aid agriculture and health projects under President Prabowo Subianto's initiative, highlighting military's expanding role in civilian affairs. Concerns rise ...