City leader John Lee is set to unveil plans to revive sluggish property market in policy address, which experts say can spur economy and lure foreign talent But they warn local first-time buyers may …
Hong Kong Mansion on Sale for $166 Million: A Test of Luxury Market’s Resilience
In the bustling heart of Asia’s world city, a mansion perched on Victoria Peak prepares to disrupt the narrative of Hong Kong’s property market. An architectural marvel, the mansion boasts an asking …
Accepting so-called ‘consensus’ giving up Taiwan: Lai
Accepting the so-called “1992 consensus” is equivalent to abandoning the sovereignty of Taiwan, Vice President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai (賴清德) said …
How Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’
Asia’s youngest nation has shown that resource wealth does not necessary impede the development of a stable democracy.
Towards Climate-resilient Roads in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Together with the Government of Timor-Leste and the National University of Timor-Leste, ADB is conducting a study to examine climate …
Starbucks and barista union file warring lawsuits over workers’ ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ post
Starbucks and the union representing nearly 9,000 of its baristas filed warring lawsuits on Wednesday after Workers United posted messages on social media declaring “Solidarity with …
Dubai’s most affordable area revealed in property price map
New data released by Chestertons real estate advisory shows the areas in Dubai where property prices have decreased, revealing the most affordable area to rent and buy. While the report states sale …
Dubai’s real estate market skyrockets as house prices, rents soar by over 30%
Dubai Hills and Palm Jumeirah are two of the emirate’s most popular real estate markets, with villas and apartments in these communities commanding substantial premiums …
Buck says he’s being evicted from Windsor office after voting against Jordan
A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Ken Buck said the landlord of their Windsor office is terminating their lease after the congressman voted against Rep. Jim Jordan’s speakership bid.
CNN Airs Chilling Voicemail Sent To Wife Of Anti-Jim Jordan Republican
CNN’s Jake Tapper on Thursday aired a chilling voicemail that was received by the wife of a Republican lawmaker who opposed Rep. Jim Jordan’s (R-Ohio) faltering bid for the House speaker role.