Dubai, one of the sparkling jewels of the United Arab Emirates, is not just known for its dazzling skyscrapers and luxurious lifestyle. Beneath its glittering front, Dubai offers a blend of cultures, …
Israel-Palestine latest news: Israel ‘launches air attacks on Syrian airports’
Israel failed to protect its citizens on Saturday morning when Hamas terrorists attacked, the IDF Chief of Staff said.Herzi Halevi said: “We failed to maintain security around Gaza on Shabbat.”The …
Afghanistan earthquake: Over 90% of people killed were women and children, says UN
Over 90% of people killed were women and children, says UN – Women and children were more likely to have been at home when the quake struck in the morning, said a UN spokesperson …
Iraq’s remaining Christians threatened by pro-Iranian militia
Iraqi Christians are threatened by a war for influence and territory waged in their country by a supposedly Christian militia leader who, in reality, represents Islamic forces in Teheran …
Pakistan expels undocumented Afghans. But at what price?
The great bulk of Pakistan’s illegal settlers are Afghans: about 1.7m of the 4.4m Afghans in Pakistan are believed not to have the right papers. Driven out of Afghanistan by decades of war and chaos, …
DAPA talks with Indonesia to resolve KF-21 payment problems
The head of South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has visited Indonesia in a bid to resolve problems associated with Jakarta’s delayed …
Indonesia’s Jokowi Calls for Resolution of Israel-Gaza Conflict Along UN Lines
The president’s call came as the Israeli Defense Force pummeled the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas’ weekend attacks on southern Israel.
Hong Kong property investment fails to breach the HK$10b mark yet again
Total commercial investment volume reached only HK$6.9b in Q3. Despite a q-o-q improvement, Hong Kong’s overall investment market momentum remained low. According to CBRE data, total commercial real …
Hong Kong’s affluent become millionaires by the age of 33 on average, wary about property as store of wealth, HSBC survey finds
Hong Kong’s affluent become millionaires by the time they turn 33 on average, according to an annual survey by HSBC, which also found that respondents were confident about reaching the next milestone …
CK Asset Holdings Weathering Multiple Headwinds In Hong Kong
Summary Hong Kong property developers have been hit by higher rates, weak property markets, and softening conditions in China, but CK Asset has held up better than most. The company’s focus on growing …