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 …
Man arrested for firing shots at homes in Lebanon
A man was arrested Tuesday in Lebanon for firing shots toward homes on South Maple Street in Lebanon. On Monday, May 8, officers responded to the 1100 block of South Maple Street for a shots fired …
Teen arrested after shots fired at homes in Lebanon
A 19-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after shots were fired at homes in Lebanon on Monday, according to the Lebanon Police Department.
The Kempir-Abad saga: Ground zero of Kyrgyzstan’s latest authoritarian turn
Toward the end of October, Kyrgyzstan’s jittery security services acted to forestall what they assured the public was an imminent attempt to seize power through force. In a matter of days, agents with …
Dubai property boom: Best rental yields, price increases amid $24bn market
Dubai real estate portal research shows best areas for landlords and premium property price increases Dubai property boom: Best rental yields, price increases amid $24bn market Bayut, Dubai, Dubai …