Forces from both Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan committed apparent war crimes in attacks on civilians during their brief but intense armed border conflict in September 2022. The families of victims deserve …
“When We Moved, They Shot”
September 16 Kyrgyz laser-guided bomb attack on Ovchi Kal’acha, Tajikistan1 First they hit my son. He said to get down. Then they hit my husband. Then we got out of the car and lay down close to the …
UAE: Property technology platform in Dubai offers Golden Visas to investors
There is no restriction as to where investors must reside to qualify for the coveted visa, provided the minimum investment threshold is met …
Cracking the Code: Why women’s innovations are lagging behind in Sri Lanka
By Dilani Hirimuthugodage “I do not intend to get a patent right for my invention as I do not want to disclose my research findings and methodologies to the public domain”, stated a female researcher …
Genting Malaysia’s proposed Miami land sale a win
Genting Malaysia Bhd’s (GenM) proposed sale of its Miami landbank is expected to generate net proceeds of RM4.47bil and theoretically increase its 2023 core profit before tax by 20% via lower interest …
10th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty marks a decade of excellence amid economic expansion
Malaysia’s leading property portals have jointly launched the 10th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership …
Matrimonial property claim over assets linked to late JJ case postponed, status of settlement to be known on May 3
The status of the settlement of Tan Sri Dr Jamaludin Jarjis’ widow Puan Sri Dr Kalsom Ismail’s matrimonial property claim case against her four children and mother-in-law over matrimonial assets worth …
Saudi Arabia plans 315,000 new hotel rooms
Saudi Arabia plans to open 315,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, according to a report from property consultancy Knight Frank. This would mean that the number of hotel rooms in the Kingdom would be more …
On This Day: Tropical Cyclone Nargis hits Myanmar killing 140,000
In 2008, Tropical Cyclone Nargis, with winds up to 120 mph, slammed into densely populated southern Myanmar. The death toll was eventually raised to nearly 140,000 people.
China’s foreign minister makes rare visit to Myanmar border
The 2,129-kilometer (1,323-mile) border runs through densely forested mountains and has long been notorious for drug smuggling into China from the “Golden Triangle” region where the borders of Laos, …