The roots of Japan’s economic problems go back to the late 1980s, when the nation suddenly went from challenging US economic supremacy to watching one of the world’s biggest asset bubbles burst. The ...
Pakistan spy agency targets ‘black market dollar trade’ to curb rupee slide, says forex association president
A deputy chief of Pakistan's spy agency met currency exchange firms this week to address a sharp slide in the rupee, prompting a security crackdown on "black market dollar trade", the head of the country's forex association told Reuters on Thursday.
Pakistan and Bangladesh agree to relax visa rules
The decision to relax visa rules is seen as an effort to foster greater diplomatic engagement and is expected to ease travel for officials and diplomats between the two nations.
TikTok will go dark in US if China doesn’t agree to deal, Lutnick says
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on July 24 that if China does not accept a deal from the U.S. to sell the app, TikTok will go dark again.
Ex-Hong Kong stock exchange CEO buys luxury Kai Tak flat for US$5.92 million
Francis Yuen Tin-fan and his wife picked up the property located on the former airport runway in late June as prices rebounded. ( read original story ...)
This Massive Lake in Mongolia Has Caribbean-like Blue Waters — and It’s an Outdoor Lover’s Dream
Mongolia is a wonderland for bird enthusiasts, and Lake Khovsgol is no exception. The lake is home to scores of permanent and migratory species, including kites, white-tailed sea eagles, cinereous ... ( read original story ...)
What’s Really Happening in Khaitan? Kuwait Raids Private Homes
In a bold new operation targeting illegal housing practices, Kuwaiti authorities have launched a sweeping inspection campaign in ... ( read original story ...)
Worst is over for Philippines’ property sector–report
MANILA, Philippines – The worst may be over for the Philippine property sector as key players have “proactively” recalibrated their strategies to cope with structural challenges, leading to “early ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines property market: On a home run – Gulf News
Another developer, Megaworld Properties, has 200 buildings on offer targeting expatriate Filipinos, retirees and investors who want a piece of the action in the Philippines' booming property sector. ( read original story ...)
Big cat owners hide their animals from Pakistan crackdown
Among the new rules, owners must pay a one-time registration fee of 50,000 Pakistani rupees ($176; £129) per animal and farms are to keep a maximum of 10 big cats from no more than two species. The ... ( read original story ...)