China’s growth model is undergoing fundamental change. After decades of relying primarily on external demand to drive growth, the government …
Hong Kong retail property segment cashes in as mainland Chinese tourists return to spend on luxury, dining out
Retail has outperformed all other property segments, Colliers Hong Kong executive says ‘Retail market shall continue to improve as the number of mainland tourists is expected to grow’: CBRE Hong Kong …
Dubai’s real estate momentum in H1 is set to sustain throughout 2023
Dubai’s residential property market registered AED 93.18 billion in sales revenue in 5 months. Dubai’s real estate momentum in H1 is set to sustain throughout 2023. Arash Jalili, dubai real estate, …
‘Nepal’s tourism industry is a mix of challenges and opportunities’
Ashish Kumar, general manager of the Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu, on the current situation of Nepal’s hospitality industry, its challenges and opportunities.
India needs UCC but it can’t be rushed through
As a secular fundamentalist, I welcome Prime Minister Modi’s call for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to govern the personal law of all religious groups, including Muslims and Christians. When reforming …
Dissecting the controversies surrounding the Ministers’ rental of Ridout Road properties from Singapore Land Authority
Opinion: Unraveling questions over rental processes, clearance of land, property improvements, and possible preferential treatment in ministers’ rental of Ridout Road properties from Singapore Land …
Saudi Arabia output cuts to kick in from July; will oil prices rise again?
The world’s top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia output will decline to 9 million barrels per day from about 10 million barrels in May, as per its fresh production cuts set to kick in from July.
Here’s What This ‘Cursed’ Afghan Palace Looks Like After a $10m Renovation
For one ‘cursed’ palace in Afghanistan, that was pushed to the brink of destruction … Known as Seaview Terrace, this palatial property can be found in the city of Newport, Rhode Island, on a near …
Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology
Hike to Bhutan’s most famous pilgrimage site, the Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Temple). Participate in an intimate butter lamp ceremony with the monks of Gangtey Goemba. Get a personal …
Waves of destruction hit Korea in 1890s
On the morning of Feb. 3, 1899, the residents of Seoul woke up to heavy snow. In her diary, one American woman wrote that it was “snowing like anything” and the snowflakes were perhaps the largest she …