In a sign of growing desperation, Moscow is now trying to ship Cubans to the front lines and to recruit citizens of Kazakhstan in its faltering war. This campaign has been condemned by the Kazakh …
Thirty buyers snapped up 8,000 South Korea homes in five years
The 30 buyers spent a total of nearly 1.2 trillion won ($900 million) for purchases between 2018 and June 2023, according to Min Hong-chul, a lawmaker of the main opposition Democratic Party, based on …
Vietnam’s real estate M&A market continues to thrive
Transaction volumes grew 41% since the pre-COVID period. Despite a temporary market downturn, JLL said in a recent article that the potential of Vietnam’s real estate market continues to attract the …
Frasers Property Vietnam and GELEX Group break ground on Bac Ninh project
Frasers Property Vietnam and GELEX Group broke ground on the Industrial Centre Yen Phong 2C in Bac Ninh province earlier this month.
Rempang conflict reveals weak land ownership system in Indonesia
In the last few weeks, residents of Rempang, an island that is part of Batam, Riau Islands province, have been evicted to make way for a government megaproject, leading to protests.
Indonesia consortium invests 20 trillion rupiah in new capital
A CONSORTIUM of Indonesian companies, including energy firm Adaro and conglomerate Astra International, has invested about 20 trillion rupiah (S$1.8 billion) in the country’s new capital city, said …
Invasive breed of hornet swarms into Georgia, threatens agriculture industry
The wasp species — and close relative of the murder hornet — is an invasive species that originates from Southeast Asia and feasts on honeybees and other pollinators that drive Georgia’s agriculture …
City of Reynolds facing more than 32% increase in property taxes
According to Reynolds Mayor, Walter Turner, the tax increase was a last resort decision from city council to make up for the high cost of city services.
Singapore Ends Hong Kong’s 53-Year Reign As World’s Freest Economy Amid Beijing’s Repressions
As Hong Kong’s economic freedom declines due to the Chinese government’s restraints on tenets that affect Hong Kong’s economy, Singapore’s improvements in government and regulations have allowed it to …
Human rights group reveals Israel forcibly expelling Palestinians in West Bank
Israel occupied the West Bank, including East al-Quds, in a Western-backed war in 1967. Ever since, it has been dotting the territory with hundreds of settlements that house thousands of settlers. All …