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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 …
The case for build-to-rent housing in Malaysia
Industry has potential to grow if borrowing cost remains high and tenant protection is improved, experts in property sector say.
Thailand to clamp down on cannabis use in major U-turn on drug policy
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Plus Property to Manage Suanluang Home & Property’s Projects, Boosting Q3 Revenue
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Pakistan and China Sign MoU to Strengthen Meteorological Cooperation
Khan Muhammad Wazir, Science Counsellor at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, said that the purpose of the MoU is to initiate and promote the establishment of a VLF/LF lightning detection network in …
UPDATE 1-Indonesia consortium invests $1.3 bln in new capital
A consortium of Indonesian companies, including energy firm Adaro and conglomerate Astra International, have invested about 20 trillion rupiah ($1.30 billion) in the country’s new capital city, …