(MENAFN- Asia Times) MANILA – Wu Shicun, chairman of China's state-funded Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, fired a shot across the Philippines' bow by saying China ...
Japan’s minister chides utility president over radioactive water leak at Fukushima plant
Japan’s industry minister has chided the president of the utility that runs the Fukushima nuclear plant for a radioactive water leak earlier this month ...
Exclusive: India regulator bolsters scrutiny of fintechs with more inspections
From hiring analysts to scrutinise customer data to holding frequent meetings with executives, India's financial regulator is bolstering oversight of fintech firms in a signal of an end to years of ...
Hong Kong Faces Mounting Pressure to Remove Property Curbs
Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world ... ( read original story ...)
The Maldives are known as a luxury vacation destination. But for $100 per day, my husband and I had the trip of a lifetime.
With glamorous overwater bungalows, five-star resorts, and a decadeslong reputation for indulgence and luxury, the Maldives are known as a vacation destination for the rich and famous. My husband ... ( read original story ...)
See all homes sold in Lebanon, Feb. 12 to Feb. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lebanon reported from Feb. 12 to Feb. 18. There were 14 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai property market strengthens in 2023, led by residential’s best year on record
Savills, a global real estate services provider, released the Dubai Property Market report for 2023, which revealed a robust year across different sectors in Dubai’s real estate market. Swapnil Pillai ... ( read original story ...)
Vladimir Putin gives Russian limousine to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
During Kim's visit to Russia last September, Putin showed his Aurus limousine to the North Korean leader. Former US president Donald Trump also gave Kim a viewing of the presidential Cadillac ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal delays reply to UN concerns over transitional justice
Four UN special rapporteurs had given Nepal 60 days, until February 15, but officials say they need more time. ( read original story ...)
Bice: Eric Hovde transferred $2.3 million D.C. house to his brother in August
Three months later, the government of Nepal bought Hovde's D.C. house for $6.8 million ... Voelkel said Hovde and his wife initially purchased the property because her elderly parents lived in the ... ( read original story ...)