Singapore is the world’s second-biggest source of global cross-border capital, with over US$5.6b of capital invested coming from the city in the last six months of 2023, according to a report by ... ( read original story ...)
‘They’re just as scared as us’: War brings fear and misery across Lebanon-Israel border
In Israel, at least 10 soldiers and seven civilians have been killed by attacks launched from Lebanon.At least 90,000 people have been displaced from south Lebanon's border towns, according to ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Property: ‘Who pays for maintenance of a rental unit?’
Question: We have been renting an apartment in Dubai Marina for the past three years. The lease is due for renewal in the next couple of months. We are having issues with the washing machine, electric ... ( read original story ...)
A taste of Paris in Phnom Penh
In downtown Phnom Penh, a huge high-end development mimicking the buildings and boulevards of Paris embodies a move to cash in on the “new frontier” for luxury – in the capital of one of Asia’s ... ( read original story ...)
‘Creating a conducive environment crucial for fostering investment’
There is an urgent need to boost both domestic and foreign investments in Nepal to propel economic development and prosperity given the fact that the level of investment the country is receiving now ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbek woman found murdered in Bengaluru hotel
BENGALURU: A woman from Uzbekistan was found murdered in a hotel room in Bengaluru, police said on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Zareena. According to police, the woman had come to ... ( read original story ...)
Recession over! Things are getting better – here’s why we’ll be too miserable to notice
The UK economy is finally growing again and things look like they're going to get better still. So why is everyone in despair? ( read original story ...)
Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly
Cabinet documents have revealed concerns Australia would not be able to contribute to peacekeeping efforts after the ... ( read original story ...)
Australia news live: release of secret cabinet documents reveals Howard government’s decision-making on 2003 Iraq invasion
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Vietnam’s ultra-rich population to grow at fifth fastest rate in Asia–Pacific: report
Vietnam has the fifth fastest growing ultra-high-net-worth population in the Asia–Pacific, and their number will reach 1,000 by 2028, property consultancy Knight Frank has forecast. The number of ... ( read original story ...)