Commercial real estate markets in the U.S. and China are economic pain points to monitor in a higher-for-longer rate environment, said Singapore’s United Overseas Bank. But the bank remains optimistic about one key region, citing investment flows …
China’s expanded Reit programme to ease funding for commercial property landlords, widen choices for investors
The property sector is undergoing policy adjustments and the CSRC is loosening restrictions around the funding issue, according to Shen Meng, director at Beijing-based investment firm Chanson & Company.
Billion dollar money laundering case: Police seize cars worth S$4.8 million from property | Video
Singapore police seized four cars worth about S$4.8 million, including two Rolls-Royces and a Porsche, from a property along Third Avenue on Wednesday (Oct 25). This was part of the S$2.8 billion …
Laos Braces for Typhoon Koinu: A Tale of Preparation and Resilience
In the heart of Southeast Asia, the people of Laos are preparing for a potential onslaught of Typhoon Koinu. From October 9 to 15, the typhoon is expected to unleash rain, thunderstorms, and strong …
Vietnamese billionaire’s taxi firm to expand to Laos
GSM, an exclusively all-electric taxi company owned by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, plans to open services in Laos this year.
Vietnam, Laos to boost connectivity via ports, railways, roads
Vietnam and Laos have agreed to boost their connectivity by implementing several key projects including seaports, roads and railway routes.
Hong Kong relaxes visa policy for Vietnamese, Lao, Nepali talents
China Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR will relax relevant visa policy to attract talents from Vietnam Laos and Nepal HKSAR Chief Exe …
How to Call Laos From Australia
To make a direct call to Laos From Australia, you need to follow the international dialing format given below. The dialing format is same for calling Laos mobile or land line from Australia. To call …
Roundup: Lao gov’t aims to boost locally made goods, minimize imports
The Lao government is keen to promote domestic production and reduce the import of products that can be produced domestically especially agricultural …
EDITORIAL: Bad Test Scores, Part One
2. The scores were ‘bad’ — that is, relatively meaningless — because the tests didn’t truly measure what they professed to measure. 3. The scores were ‘bad’ — that is, harmful — because they damaged …