North Korea’s U.N. ambassador defended his country’s recent long-range missile launch in a rare appearance at the U.N. Security …
South Korea’s Archaic Rental System Is Costing People Their Life Savings
The jeonse system, which operates as what some argue is a government-sanctioned pyramid scheme, is showing cracks as landlords default on deposits.
Myanmar to restore cyclone-affected ancient town under Unesco guidelines
Myanmar has planned to restore the cyclone-affected ancient town of Mrauk U in Rakhine state in compliance with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) guidelines …
Trump Has Trademarks In Iran, Cuba, Venezuela And 84 Other Countries
After the world’s two largest superpowers, Trump holds the most trademarks in the United Kingdom (33), United Arab Emirates (31), Canada (19), Turkey (18), the European Union (17), Panama (16), the …
Funding, regulatory hurdles challenge Vietnam’s developers long term
Property developers in Vietnam face a steep path to long-term growth, with various hurdles awaiting them in the next 12 months, including challenges related to funding access and an evolving …
After Fleeing the Vietnam Draft, They Landed in a 500-Year-Old Scottish Castle
Karen and Marc Ellington moved from Oregon to Scotland, and rescued Towie Barclay Castle, a rundown structure they transformed into a family home.
Japan’s abandoned homes become refuge for stressed city dwellers
Japan’s population decline is fueling a trend of stressed-out urbanites buying up cheap vacant homes in the countryside.
Three of Japan’s finest luxury resorts that go above and beyond
Located in many of Japan’s main cultural hubs, Marriott Bonvoy’s selection of luxury resorts is designed to reflect the sophistication and beauty of Japanese culture, while offering guests an …
Pakistan’s old embassy building in US sold for $7.1 million
The property has been purchased by a Pakistani-American Abdul Hafeez Khan who had offered the highest bid of $7.1 million and it was approved by the federal cabinet.
Pakistan-owned Washington building sold for $7.1m
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has sold the abandoned embassy building in Washington for $7.1 million, buyers and the embassy confirmed on Thursday.