Brunei recorded a 13.0-per cent year-on-year increase in its Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, the Brunei Darussalam Central ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai wealthy buyers rethink mega villas as smarter, smaller luxury rises
UAE luxury buyers are moving beyond size, placing greater value on efficient layouts, lower running costs, smart design and homes that work harder for modern lifestyles ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia lures priced-out Hong Kong property buyers
A growing number of Hongkongers are swapping small flats for larger homes and lower living costs in Malaysia Norman Wong sold his Hong Kong flat and relocated to a rented home in Malaysia after ... ( read original story ...)
Checkpoint reopening to boost Myanmar trade
The reopening of the Myawaddy border checkpoint is expected to bolster trade between Thailand and Myanmar, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
Japan business mood improves despite Middle East war, BOJ survey shows
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Big Japanese manufacturers' sentiment improved in the three months to June to levels unseen since 2018, a closely watched survey showed on Wednesday, a sign ...
Japan Business Mood Hits 8-Year High, Builds Case for BOJ Rate Hikes
The headline index measuring big manufacturers' business sentiment stood at +22 in June, up from +17 in March and exceeded a median market forecast for a reading of +16. It marked the highest ...
Japan’s manufacturer mood improves to highest level since 2018
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers rose to the highest level since 2018 and inflation expectations climbed, supporting the Bank of Japan’s stance to keep raising interest rates. The business ...
Bangladesh launches ‘Bangla QR’ nationwide to simplify digital payments
Bangladesh Bank launches Bangla QR nationwide, simplifying digital payments for all. This unified code reduces costs and enhances security for users and businesses.
Oyo IPO decoded: Issue size, smaller India business, financial report card, key risks
The hospitality company's public filing shows how the business has evolved since its first IPO attempt—from becoming a global player and returning to profit to using most of the proceeds to reduce ...
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan sign 2026–2027 finance cooperation program
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Uzbekistan and Tajikistan signed a two-year cooperation program aimed at strengthening collaboration in public finance, budget management and economic policy during talks ...