The United Nations has secured insurance coverage to start a ship-to-ship transfer of 1.1 million barrels of crude from a rusting tanker moored off the coast of war-torn Yemen — oil that could …
Fireworks warehouse explosion injures 18 in Philippines
A fireworks warehouse exploded injuring at least 18 people and shaking nearby homes in the Philippines on Thursday morning. The powerful blast sent shockwaves that shattered windows and shook …
Chinese investors look to South-East Asia for commercial property as political tensions, make US and Australia less appealing
Indonesia is now the top destination for Chinese investment in the sector, with Malaysia in third place and Thailand in fifth, according to Juwai IQI‘Their rapidly growing economies provide …
Indonesia Proposes $1.4 Billion in New Capital for Its Builders
Indonesia plans to inject 20.5 trillion rupiah ($1.4 billion) worth of fresh capital into its beleaguered builders, after two state-backed firms sought to restructure their heavy debt loads amid a …
Heather Mack pleads guilty to plotting to kill her mother in Indonesia
The Chicagoland native pleaded not guilty to the murder conspiracy charge in 2021, but announced her intent to change her plea at the start of June.
DNA Special: How India achieved a win against Cyclone Biparjoy after its landfall
Cyclone Biparjoy was in the category of Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm which means this storm was a big challenge for all agencies including the Meteorological Department …
A Trip With Dad Across India’s Five Most Formidable Palaces
The extensive restoration process of this 700-year-old fort took over a decade, resulting in the creation of two palaces and multiple temples within its premises. With a collection of 48 suites, this …
In a Cross-Strait Scenario, Taiwan’s Semiconductors are Irrelevant
The claim exists irrespective of Taiwan’s economic prowess. Although McKinney does not argue the TSMC drives the PRC’s annexation dreams, other commentators like Marc Kennis have argued this …
Taiwan Likely to Pause Rate Hikes as Inflation Slows, Fed Holds
Taiwan delivered the latest signal that weakening growth is quickly overtaking inflation as the primary concern in the capitals of Asia’s exporting economies.
Housing, Land and Property Rights in Burma: The Current Legal Framework – Hardcover
One area that has emerged as being of key importance in nearly all transitional societies are the housing, land and property (HLP) sectors. As central as these sectors are for peace and economic …