In this week’s Saturday opinion, an IP practitioner in Iran offers her observations on the value of intellectual property to local women entrepreneurs and progress in the field.
Northern Cyprus to restrict property sales after rumours of mass Jewish purchases
Last month, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan disputed the reports that thousands of Israelis and Jewish people were buying up property in Northern Cyprus during a meeting at Turkey’s parliament …
Relaxed MM2H a boon to property sector
The relaxation of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, with changes to the eligibility criteria and financial requirements aimed at attracting a large pool of foreigners, may be a much needed …
HDB vs Condo: Which is a better first home in Singapore?
Are you considering purchasing your first home? The decision between a Housing Development Board (HDB) flat and a condominium unit can be quite a …
Turkmenistan refines customs efficiency plying Single Window mode
Attended by representatives of Turkmenistan’s customs service, ministries, departments, and public associations, the meeting was devoted to events related to the launch of the ‘Single Window’ system, …
Kyrgyzstan spells ambitions to create various manufacturing businesses in 2024
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 19. Kyrgyzstan is planning to launch 100 manufacturing enterprises in 2024, Akylbek Japarov, Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers, said, Trend reports.
Kazakhstan, China to jointly build automobile industrial park
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 19. Kazakhstan’s Astana Motors LLP and Chinese automobile manufacturing company Chery International Co., Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, Trend reports. The …
Malaysia attracts foreign property buyers
The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced the relaxation of conditions for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme.
Thailand plans global bidding for Landbridge
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to hold an international competitive bidding for a one trillion baht (US$29bil) project that seeks to significantly cut shipping times between the Indian and Pacific oceans by …
After 50 years, Fifth Avenue building sells to Japanese coffee company Geshary
Headquartered in Tokyo, Geshary will have US presence in Midtown Manhattan after buying a retail building at 560 Fifth Ave. for a pretty penny.