Dire economic conditions are spurring an increasing number of women in Tajikistan to enter polygamous marriages. But it comes at a price. With few rights to underpin their existence, they bear a …
Azerbaijan Reveals Estimates On VAT Refund For Residential, Non-Residential Plots (VIDEO)
According to 4,761 appeals regarding residential and non-residential plots, the amount of VAT (17.2 million manat, or $10.1 million) in Azerbaijan has been returned to citizens today, the State Tax …
“We had to pass underground” — Michael Jordan’s personal bodyguard shares an epic story
At the peak of his fame, Michael Jordan was hounded by the media and fans wherever he went. To get from Point A to Point B, he needed security to protect him. John Michael Wozniak, the security guard …
The story behind Michael Jordan’s ultra-private, ultra-exclusive personal golf course
NBA legend Michael Jordan created his own golf paradise — an exclusive club in Florida. Few have seen it, and even fewer have played it.
Kazakhstan is asserting its independence
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 …