or property. The center serves as a “single window” for foreign investors, providing comprehensive guidance from initial consultations to connecting with key stakeholders in Kazakhstan. “We really …
Malaysia’s Daim, reformist ex-finance minister, dies at 86
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India’s Supreme Court restricts arbitrary demolitions, emphasizing due process and protection of citizens’ rights.
India’s top court bans ‘bulldozer justice’ as punishment
India’s top court has said that authorities cannot demolish homes merely because a person has been accused of a crime and has laid down strict guidelines for any such action. The ruling comes in …
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India breaks into world’s top 6 ranks as patent filings double in last 5 years
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China unveils tax incentives to revive struggling property sector
China unveiled tax incentives on home and land transactions on Wednesday, aiming to support the crisis-hit property market by increasing demand and easing developers’ financial difficulties. A finance …
Sri Lanka prepares for heavy rains as inter-monsoon season intensifies
Doppler radar machine to be established in Puttalam in early December By Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka receives nearly 30 percent of its annual rainfall during October and November, according to …
Inside the splendid water gardens of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka
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