South Korea has been elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for a four-year term through 2027, officials here said Thursday, marking the country’s fourth such election as a member of the …
Vietnam to extend anti-graft drive as police reveal real estate fraud worth 3% of GDP
Vietnam’s top leader vowed to extend “for the long-term” an anti-corruption campaign that has had a chilling effect on the economy, after police revealed financial scandals in the real estate sector …
Vietnam needs 3-5 years to fix consequences of Van Thinh Phat-SCB scandal: analyst
It will take the Vietnamese government three to five years to deal with toxic loans related to the Van Thinh Phat-Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) scandal and repair the damage caused, said Nguyen Quang …
After Novotel, Century Properties eyes more hotel ventures
The Antonio family’s Century Properties Group may consider other hotel ventures after the grand launch of Novotel Suites Manila at the developer’s masterplanned estate Acqua in Mandaluyong City on …
I Tried Traveling Japan for $30 Per Day, Here’s What I Learned
Japan is a notoriously expensive destination. According to the popular travel resource budgetyourtrip.com, even the most budget-conscious travelers in the land of the rising sun can expect to spend …
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with markets in Japan and US closed for holidays
Shares are mixed in Asia after a modest advance on Wall Street that kept the market on track for a fourth straight weekly gain …
Real estate renaissance: Dubai developers eye India’s booming property market
Dubai’s real estate developers are actively expanding their presence and investments in India’s flourishing property market.
Property worth 752C of companies linked to Gandhis seized
Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Indian probe agency, has seized assets worth Rs751.9 crore in an investigation against Associated Journals Limited (AJL), and Young Indian (AI), companies linked to …
China Property Stocks Jump on Hopes for ‘White List’ Financing
Chinese property stocks climbed in Hong Kong trade amid rising hopes that Beijing will soon make dozens of companies eligible for financing, including developers that have defaulted on debt.
China races to end property panic, fill US$446 billion gap
China’s Communist party controlled Parliament. The comments, by members who have nominal oversight of the central bank under the guidance of the Communist party’s leadership, adds pressure on the PBOC …