UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, Irene Khan, presented her final report on the Philippines to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
More than 70% of Japan firms see tariff impact within expectations, Reuters poll shows
A significant majority of Japanese firms have found the business impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs within expectations and have not found it necessary to change investment plans, a ...
Mushfiqur Rahim’s marathon 163 puts Bangladesh in control on Day 2 against Sri Lanka
Mushfiqur Rahim was unbeaten on 141 and shared a 74-run partnership with Litton Das to help lift Bangladesh to 383 for four at lunch on Day 2 of the series-opening cricket test against Sri Lanka. The ...
PM Modi calls Prez Trump, makes clear Operation Sindoor was ‘paused’ following request from Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with US President Donald Trump and set the record straight that Operation Sindoor was “paused” following a request from Pakistan and not due to mediation or offer of a trade deal by the US.
Ill-fated Air India Boeing may have had emergency power systems activated when it crashed: report
The ill-fated Air India Boeing may have had its emergency power systems activated when it crashed and killed more than 270 people last week — according to a new report that comes as the bruised-and-battered sole survivor helped carry his brother’s coffin after his sibling died in the tragedy.
Macau’s real estate market facing increasing struggles due to satellite casino closures
Macau' NAPE district is already facing real estate issues with various lease cancellations after satellite casino closure announcements. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property transaction volume hits HK$14b in the first five months of the year
Over half of the activity came from the office sector. Russell Lam, Knight Frank’s Executive Director for Capital Markets, revealed that in the first five months of 2025, properties valued at HK$100 ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Koc in a sweet spot in Uzbekistan’s burgeoning real estate sector
By Ben Aris in Tashkent The Uzbekistan real estate market has entered a sweet spot. A burgeoning population, rising capital inflows, a growing expat community and strong economic growth have combined ... ( read original story ...)
First auction of Thai real estate on Web
19 Oct, 1999 (Bangkok Post) - MLS Property says it has launched Thailand's first Internet auctions of Thai real estate. "We are not acting as brokers, but are offering a new channel to match ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Residential Property Sales Jump 77% Since FY19: Report
Luxury housing (above Rs 1 crore) surged from FY 2019 to FY 2025, driven by higher incomes, lifestyle changes, and targeted developer efforts ... ( read original story ...)