Donald Low is a senior lecturer and professor of practice in public policy and director of leadership and public policy executive education at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
China Recovery May Pick Up. Here’s Why It May Be a Selling Opportunity.
China’s economic recovery has sputtered after an initial jolt of activity as people rushed to restaurants and travel after years of Covid-19 restrictions. While parts of the economy have come back, …
How China can make an omelette out of housing eggs it has broken
It’s becomingly clear that the Chinese government may have to take over many of the flats that private developers cannot complete Turning private homes into affordable public housing could be a way to …
10 most expensive homes sold in Lebanon, Dec. 18-24
A house that sold for $346,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lebanon in the past week.
Malaysia’s MM2H changes draw cautious welcome, questions among ex-pats
Southeast Asian country’s revised residency scheme comes after 2021 revamp significantly tightened eligibility.
REGA calls on property owners in 48 districts to register
Saudi Real Estate General Authority (REGA) called on the properties’ owners in 48 districts across Riyadh, Dammam, and Madinah for real estate registration as of Sunday, Dec. 24, until March 28, 2024.
Iraq condemns drone attack on US base in northern Iraq
A military base hosting the US-led international coalition forces near the airport of Erbil, the capital of Iraq”s Kurdistan region, has been attacked by a booby-trapped drone, which left several …
(New Year Special) External risks, weak domestic demand stand in way of S. Korea’s exports-led recovery in 2024
The South Korean economy is expected to be on track for a recovery in 2024 on rising exports, but sluggish growth looms large as higher-for-longer interest rates and sticky inflation could further …
Japan penalises top property insurers for price fixing
JAPAN’S financial regulator penalised the country’s largest property and casualty insurers for colluding to fix prices in contracts with corporate clients. Read more at The Business Times.
Japan penalizes biggest property insurers for price fixing
The Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders on the core units of Tokio Marine, MS&AD Insurance and Sompo.