A new history of the Korean peninsula examines its history of division – and unearths some surprising green shoots of progress …
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This table shows the change in house prices during a single quarter, adjusted for inflation. Adjusting house price rises (or declines) for inflation produces a more accurate picture of the change in …
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumps 4% led by gains in property and consumer stocks
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was up 2.33% in its first hour of trade, leading gains in the wider region. The technology sector led the rally with stocks like Baidu, JD.com and Alibaba all up about 4%.
New Ways to Unlock Real Estate Wealth
For instance, if you are planning to pass assets to your heirs after your death, sticking with an investment that allows for a 1031 exchange and capital gains tax deferment allows your beneficiaries …
GMA Network supports House Bill 7600 to combat piracy in the Philippines
The passage of House Bill 7600 aligns with GMA Network’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and sustainable creative industry. By blocking piracy sites, the legislation provides a necessary deterrent …
Abduction of Outspoken Activist in Pakistan Sparks Outrage
The PTI chief, who remains the most popular politician in Pakistan, according to public opinion surveys, was arrested by paramilitary forces on May 9 on corruption charges. His detention sparked …
Pakistan gravely concerned over idea of Akhand Bharat: FO
Pakistan on Thursday expressed grave concerns over the idea of Akhand Bharat (unified India) being increasingly peddled by the ruling Indian dispensation.Speaking at her weekly news briefing here, …
Hong Kong property deals hit 4-month low in May due to fewer new launches and weak buyer sentiment, says Ricacorp
Ricacorp’s head of research says boost from border reopening has started to fade and market is in wait-and-see mode.
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$44 million worth of fake goods, with luxury brands Rolex, Chanel and Patek Philippe among haul
Hong Kong customs officers have seized more than HK$44 million (US$5.6 million) worth of fake brand-name products ranging from watches and sports shoes and arrested three men in a two-week operation …
‘We must repay their kindness’: Man in search of Singapore relatives who’ve inherited land worth $140k in China
A debt of kindness amassed through the generations is about to be repaid in full — or at least that’s what this man hopes to accomplish.In an interview with Shin Min Daily News, Chinese national Lin …