Here are some factors that I believe support the building of a local entrepreneurship ecosystem for any developing nation that wants to see its entrepreneurs thrive.
Korean asset managers’ bets on office buildings are going from bad to worse
Banks and asset managers are expecting a wave of bad loans to hit South Korea in the coming months, as the country counts the cost of an ill-starred splurge on overseas office blocks and local …
South Korea arrests hundreds of next-generation gangsters
Younger mobsters operating in less formal and less hierarchical groupings have risen to prominence, a shift that has been mirrored in neighbouring Japan …
CORRECTION-INSIGHT-Rebel fire and China’s ire: Inside Myanmar’s anti-junta offensive
Generals from Myanmar’s junta held peace talks in June near the border with China with representatives of three powerful ethnic armies. They sat across a wide table covered with blue cloth and …
China, Iran, and Russia test Biden’s weakness
The United States faces a rising challenge from China, Russia, and Iran. These adversaries are attempting to distract and divide U.S. military forces, straining America’s ability to act decisively in …
In Turkey, even the head of the Central Bank cannot afford the skyrocketing rents
The high inflation, declining purchasing power, and other factors continue to make it difficult for average income earners to find suitable housing.
Hywin Undermined In The Shadows Of China’s Real Estate Slump
Hywin said it was dealing with “redemption issues” over some asset-backed products it distributed, sparking a massive selloff of its shares.
Hong Kong economy, property market to benefit from rate-cut cycle as early as March, analysts say
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next year, with one expecting the first salvo in March. Lower rates would benefit Hong Kong’s property and capital markets, and …
Hong Kong luxury flat on sale at a discount as creditor seeks to extract dues from jailed Macau ‘junket king’s’ former lover
Levels, seized from the former lover of Macau “junket king” Alvin Chau Cheok-wa, has been put up for sale albeit at a significant discount to its peak price as creditors seek to extract their dues.
Hong Kong to offer residency to wealthy for US$3.8mil investment
Hong Kong is starting a programme next year that will give residency to people who invest HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) into the city as it steps up efforts to revive its status as a financial centre …