IRON ore futures edged higher on Wednesday (Sep 20) after trading in a tight range, as signs of economic stabilisation in China helped offset worries over the struggling property sector in the world’s …
Chinese Stocks in Hong Kong Drop as Property Woes Sour Sentiment
Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong began the week with losses as persistent concerns about the health of the property sector offset optimism spurred by signs of stabilization in some other parts of …
Why so many buildings in Singapore are covered in plants
The Singaporean government promotes urban greening, with an up-to 50% subsidy for green rooftops to mitigate city heat.
Real Estate: The Best Investment In Lebanon In 2023
With our friends at Ray White, we believe that real estate remains the strongest option for those looking to get a return in Lebanon in 2023.
Lebanon County home prices rose 1.7% in August, with houses listed at a median of $387,500
The median home in Lebanon County listed for $387,500 in August, up 1.7% from the previous month’s $380,950, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to August 2022, the median home list …
Laclede County leaders make decision on property tax freeze for seniors
The Laclede County Commission voted in favor of a property tax credit for seniors on property taxes.”It’s more like a tax freeze. And so as a credit, part of it will be that as your valuations go up, …
Why Sri Lanka should privatize the Railways but not give it to the usual wheeler dealers?
Last week, a wildcat trade union action by the locomotive drivers cost the lives of two commuters and inconvenienced hundreds of thousands of others. A young man who rode on the roof was killed…. ..
How to filter stolen cultural treasures out of the US art market
Yemen’s case of using close engagement with the U.S. government to fight antiquities trafficking can serve as an example to other countries around the world.
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 20)
South Korea’s tax revenue shortfall for 2023 is now estimated to stand at 59.1 trillion won ($44.6 billion), according to newly revised government data, the biggest in years. The Ministry of Finance …
US sanctions companies supporting Iran’s drone industry, including Chinese and Russian firms
The U.S. announced new sanctions against a network of companies and individuals providing financial and material support for Iran’s drone industry, including Chinese and Russian firms.