The housing boom was a wild ride for Chinese property developers, but the hangover will be long—and perhaps has yet to reach its most painful point.
East Palestine resident with Christmas tree farm hopes railroad makes things right
The feds say they will hold the railroad accountable. Norfolk Southern is also pumping millions of dollars into the community.
Kazakhstan dispatch: new law is designed to repatriate assets illegally hidden abroad
Aidana Tastanova is a Kazakhstan national and a 3rd year law student attending the Moscow State Institute of International Relations under a Kazakh government scholarship. On July 12, President …
Yemen’s street vendors struggle amid deepening economic crisis
After eight years of war in Yemen, the poorest country in the Arabian peninsula is experiencing an economic crisis made worse by two competing currencies backed by the conflict’s opposing …
Hong Kong home price war could get uglier after CK Asset’s new home launch, agents say
A new home launch this week by Hong Kong property developer CK Asset at the lowest prices in seven years has shocked the market and could intensify a price war in the financial hub, realtors said.
Why TSMC Will Keep Its Roots in Taiwan, Even as It Goes Global
In an interview, the chip maker’s chairman, Mark Liu, explained why TSMC’s top tech would stay in Taiwan, despite growing threats from China and worries from the United States.
Hinson says US backing of Taiwan critically important
Iowa Congreswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s critical that the U.S. support Taiwan with military hardware as China threatens the independently-governed island. Taiwan produces 60% of the world’s supply …
Amari opens new Maldives resort
ONYX Hospitality Group has opened its newest property – a Maldives resort under the Amari brand. Amari Raaya Maldives is situated on a private island in the Raa Atoll with 187 private beachfront and …
Turkmenistan unveils $7.5 billion city in honour of former strongman leader
Turkmenistan has inaugurated a $7.5 billion “smart” city built in honour of former strongman leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, cementing one of the most extraordinary personality cults in the …
Do Not Walk Out on Lebanon. We Still Have a Country To Rebuild Together | Opinion
All of Beirut and Lebanon switched into crisis mode. We became one team of citizens and civil society organizations on a national mission. The international community watched us with stupefaction and …