A gilded mansion in Dubai is now the city’s priciest listing. Decorated with 700,000 sheets of gold leaf and 160 columns, the mansion is listed for AED 750 million (US$204.2 million).
The fight to free Yazidi women slaves held by IS
Kinyat says that 6,417 Yazidis were taken captive, but 3,568 either escaped or were rescued. Bahzad himself rescued 55 people but according to the UN-backed International Organization for Migration …
Elderly Thai farmer pleads for justice after losing land over friend’s unpaid car loan
Explore how a Thai farmer’s act of kindness spiralled into losing her livelihood. Uncover the dispute involving a car loan.
Iran Rejects UN’s Politically-Motivated, Unacceptable Move
Iran rejected a report by a mission mandated by the United Nations over the 2022 riots in the country, saying the establishment of such a mission by the UN Human Rights Council has been “a politically …
Office space demand in Philippines defies global downturn
A seasoned consultant provides well-researched, data-backed business articles on 2023 office space acquisition trends.
I’m a 45-year-old NRI and have sold property in India. How to cut income tax and transfer money to Canada?
To continue, the NRI seller must submit Form 15CA and 15CB to repatriate the sale proceeds of a property. Form 15CB must be signed and submitted by a Chartered Accountant. Further, as per provisions …
Modi’s push for a single personal law in India sparks renewed debate and disquiet
Questions have arisen over the practicality of the Uniform Civil Code and whether it will dilute local customs and traditions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How India-US agreement for stolen art can help nab ‘small-ticket items’, tackle smuggling at borders
Modi & Biden announced their countries were working on a cultural property agreement which would prevent illegal trafficking and help streamline repatriation of looted art.
Raffles at Galaxy Macau open but for invited guests only
The Raffles at Galaxy Macau hotel tower (pictured), part of Cotai’s Galaxy Macau Phase 3 project, is already welcoming guests, GGRAsia has learned. The property is currently in its “soft opening” …
Hong Kong property market deal flow seen slowing further after transaction volumes fall to a five-month low in June
The number of property transactions in Hong Kong struck a five month low of 4,770 in June, down 10 per cent from May, according to real estate agency Ricacorp Properties That trend is unlikely to …