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 …
More Japanese Firms Opt to Go Private as Activist Clout Grows
A growing number of publicly-listed companies in Japan are going private, as regulatory shifts clear the way for activist investors to step up scrutiny and demand changes.Most Read from …
Wynn Resorts tops Q2 expectations after Macau results shine
Wynn Resorts Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) gained in late action on Wednesday after posting Q2 results slightly higher than expectations. The casino giant reported that overall operating revenue rose 49% to …
‘No price war’: Hong Kong developers brush aside fears of a property crash even as CK Asset offers new Kowloon flats at 15 pc discount
The developer, the property flagship of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, also dismissed claims that its discounted pricing aimed to, or would, trigger a price war. More than 22,000 prospective buyers have deposited cheques in hopes of buying flats at …