An Indonesian billionaire spent around S$21 million for a four-bedroom unit at Scotts HighPark condo with an increased ABSD of S$7 million.
‘Maldives of Turkey’ has private beaches and overwater cabanas without hefty price tag
Many of us have dreamed of flying off to the Maldives to live it up in a stunning over-water bungalow with its own deck and direct access to the sea, but there is a fairly big catch. The …
Nepal man’s life worth $7,000? Ruling called discriminatory
The family of a Nepalese man who died in police custody in Tokyo was awarded 1 million yen ($7,150) in damages, an amount experts say highlights the discriminatory nature of the State Redress Law.
‘Sana’a and blood’: A report documents Houthi massacres against residents of Yemen’s capital city
The report issued by the Capital City’s Media Center is entitled (Sana’a and blood… Victims of the Houthi mass massacres are awaiting justice); aims to contribute to exposing the Houthi crimes and …
Home prices rise by average 4.57% across India in FY23, shows RBI data
Home prices index of Mumbai increased by 4.26 per cent to 293.3 by March 2023 when compared to 281.3 a year ago. In Delhi, the rise was 6.65 per cent to 347.9 from 326.2 in March 2022. Kochi index …
China Mulls New Property Support Package to Boost Economy
China is working on a new basket of measures to support the property market after existing policies failed to sustain a rebound in the ailing sector, according to people familiar with the matter.
14,000-acre Georgia wildlife area poised for development after failed deal
The landowner is now considering about 20 offers from private developers interested in building new homes, industrial facilities and other uses on the site.
Azerbaijan approves amendments to several local laws following presidential decree
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev approved the law of the Azerbaijan Republic on amendments to the Civil Code of Azerbaijan, the Civil Procedure Code of Azerbaijan, and the laws of …
VOX POPULI: Lessons from the mistake of the Iraq War must not be forgotten
The Iraq War started on March 20 exactly 20 years ago. As I was covering the Middle East at the time, I went into Baghdad after it came under U.S. control. When I heard a local primary school was …
Why two luxury London homes are at the centre of Pakistan’s turmoil
The unrest that engulfed the country after Imran Khan’s arrest is linked to valuable properties in the British capital. They have raised concerns about the UK’s status as a haven for political elites …