A senior minister has been ensnared in a corruption probe alongside a billionaire property tycoon. The speaker of the house was caught swearing on a hot mic, an incident that undermined his …
UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord raise the rent with 15 days’ notice?’
Question: I currently rent a villa in Dubai. The property manager is a large real estate company. In 2021 and 2022, there was no rent increase. This year, they are asking for a 20 per cent rent …
Dubai’s Emaar posts 15% surge in first-half profit on higher sales
Emaar Properties, Dubai’s largest listed developer, reported a 15 per cent surge in its first-half profit amid higher property sales. Net profit for the six months to the end of June climbed to Dh4.9 …
Azerbaijan: The Caucasus’ ‘Land of Fire’
To us, a group of hikers about to embark on a long, snowy climb towards the peak of Mount Aliyev in northern Azerbaijan, this ever-burning fire fuelled by methane gas escaping from a crack in the …
Prime Land Residencies shines once again
Prime Land Residencies, the trailblazing leading real estate developer, has once again proven its exceptional standing in the industry by securing a coveted position among Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Valuable …
New hotels: Ahu Bay, Ahungalla, Dusit Thani Kyoto and more
Dusit Thani Kyoto, Japan Dusit Thani Kyoto is a new luxury hotel in Kyoto’s Hanganji Monzen-machi district, just 850m from major transportation hub Kyoto Station. The hotel boasts 147 guestrooms, F&B, …
Foreigners Go on $2 Billion Buying Spree in Malaysia for Carry
Foreign investors ramped up purchases of Malaysian assets last month in their hunt for carry returns amid bets global central banks are near the end of their tightening cycles. Most Read from …
Can long-term property investments beat index funds?
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on July 31, 2023 – August 6, 2023 RENT or buy? Equities, bonds or cash? Growth or value stocks? We all make a bunch of trade-offs in a lifetime …
Lumpy Skin Disease Prompts Malaysia to Ban Imports of Australian Cattle
Malaysia temporarily banned live cattle exports from Australia after Indonesia said it wouldn’t take animals from some of the nation’s shippers following the detection of lumpy skin disease.Most Read …
Typhoon Khanun’s track similar to Korea’s costliest storm
South Korea is bracing for one of the most destructive storms in years as Typhoon Khanun, accompanied by copious rainfall and devastating winds, pummeled the country on Thursday. The Korea …