China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly shrank in April, official data showed on Sunday, raising pressure on policymakers seeking to boost an economy struggling for a post-COVID lift-off amid …
What Happens After China Invades Taiwan?
It is perhaps more realistic to expect that a PRC invasion would lead to catastrophic destruction of private property (much of it owned by mainland elites); severe damages to Taiwan’s …
Israel went from water scarcity to surplus. Can it help Utah and the Great Salt Lake?
Utah officials traveled to Israel to see how one of the driest countries in the world finds enough freshwater to sustain its growing population.
Why did Utah leaders go to Israel?
Israeli officials told the Utah delegation that the average Israeli household pays about $150 a month. Israel uses a tiered tariff system. Basically, it’s a flat-rate of $2.12 a cubic meter (or 264 …
UN Finally Commends Bangladesh’s CHT Peace Accord Implementation
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has acknowledged the progress made in implementing the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord, in its report on its 22nd session, held in New …
Hong Kong hotel property buying spree looms as investors bet on tourism rebound, say analysts
Occupancy rates are gradually recovering and many hotel owners are still prepared to offer discounts Confidence in the sector is returning as visitor numbers improve, say industry observers Investors …
Property, rental prices continue to spiral
Calls for government intervention to support affected buyers and the real estate sector With property prices and rents continuing to spiral during the first quarter of the year, calls have been made …
Qatar Spends Big To Beat Post-World Cup Blues
Months after hundreds of thousands of football fans packed into its hotels and stadiums, Qatar is seeking to remedy a bout of the post-World Cup blues by hosting more international events.
Drug bust executed in Lebanon
A drug bust was executed at a Lebanon residence Thursday. According to the Lebanon Police Department, the residence at 603 CL Manier Street has been under investigation several times as a hub of drug …
Syrian law is PRO-LANDLORD
Rents: Can landlord and tenant freely agree rents in Syria? Rents may be freely agreed freely between landlord and tenant, except in the case of contracts entered into before the coming into force of …