With the economy boosted by the return of tourists, the combined wealth of tycoons on the 2023 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 Richest rose nearly 15% to US$173 billion.
Philippines writes off debts for more than 600,000 farmers; govt aims to boost production with bold move
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr hassigned into law a reform measure that writes off about US$1.04 billion of debts owed by more than 600,000 farmers to help them boost production.
In world’s most expensive property market, homes for the dead can cost more than for the living
Starting at $53,000 for a space not much larger than a shoebox, it is a pricey place to stay, even in a city famed for the world’s most expensive property market.
China accuses US of turning Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales to self-governing island
China’s Defense Ministry accused the United States of turning Taiwan into a powder keg Wednesday with its latest sales of military …
Chinese spy balloons also spotted over Japan, Taiwan: report
Chinese spy balloons have been tracked over Japan and Taiwan after similar aircraft traversed the US earlier this year, according to a new report. Photos have captured apparent Chinese crafts …
Brunei country profile
The tiny state of Brunei has one of the world’s highest standards of living thanks to its bountiful oil and gas reserves. Members of the royal family, led by the head of state Sultan Hassanal …
Permanent Residence In Cyprus For Indian Citizens: Complete Guide
Cyprus is a popular destination for immigration. The island is a member of the European Union but has yet to be part of the Schengen zone; you still need a visa to enter the Schengen countries, but …
The beautiful seaside town once loved by A-listers which is now a haven for ‘dark tourism’
EXCLUSIVE: Known around the world for its sandy beaches and clear sea, Varosha went from being a star-studded holiday destination to a ghost town now sought after for dark tourism.
Residential Property Price Developments and (Mis)alignments in Cyprus
Residential house prices in Cyprus show no signs of overvaluation in international comparison, and various indicators confirm that prices are aligned with economic fundamentals. However, still-high …
Confident of rising economy, the Cambodian govt sticks with its 5.6% growth forecast
The government has kept its baseline projection for Cambodia’s economic growth this year at 5.6 per cent, which was announced in late January, marking a sharp drop from the 6.6 per cent put forward in …