A unique method of investing in property market in South Korea and the Bank of Korea’s interest rate cycle is putting the Seoul market under pressure, according to Yoona Choi of Knight Frank.
Bipartisan HFAC bill targets Iran missile, drone program ahead of U.N. embargo’s expiration
The bill codifies sanctions on Iran’s missile program and requests a strategy to seek the renewal of the U.N. restrictions on Iran’s drone and missile program, set to expire in October …
Third Radisson Individuals hotel opens in Turkey
Radisson Hotel Group has opened Nova Vista Eskisehir Centrum Hotel, marking the third Radisson Individuals hotel opening in Turkey and bringing the Group’s portfolio across the country to over 45 …
M&A to pick up in property market
VNA/VNS Photo”The property market has been seeing one of the worst slumps in many years,” said Dinh Thi Nhat Hanh, CEO of Khai Hoan Land. High inventory and mounting debt have sent developers …
What is driving the growth of luxury housing in India?
The erstwhile notions of grandeur exhibitionism, through ownership of luxury homes, have been replaced with the desire to purchase advanced luxury homes that meet modern-day functionalities, …
Grace period for well-off Hong Kong public housing tenants to move out of flats could be cut under proposal to plug assets, income loophole
Tenants who exceed asset or income limits get a 12-month grace period to move out of their public rental flats and find homes in the private market.
Creditors put tycoon Chen Hongtian’s US$86 million Frank Gehry-designed Hong Kong flat up for sale
The HK$680 million (US$86.72 million) flat in Opus Hong Kong in eastern Mid-Levels has been put up for sale by tender by the receivers, according to a statement by Savills, which said it had been …
Taiwan on US debt ceiling standoff: ‘We’ll watch it very closely’
Taiwan is watching the high-stakes debate over the United States debt limit “very closely” given the two economies are “very closely connected,” the island country’s foreign minister told …
Taiwan: Land of Discovery
Most people will have heard of Taiwan, but for many it’s still a land of mystery, as they know little beyond the name. Hayley Sparkes is no different, and heads to the enchanting island on a mission …
Teves seeking asylum in Timor Leste – DOJ
Bent on staying overseas amid the government’s efforts to get him home, suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has sought asylum in Timor-Leste, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said …