The United Nations has played into the military’s hands in Rakhine State, by acquiescing when the regime starved communities of aid and then restored humanitarian access to achieve its war aims.
Philippine property prices jump in Q4
HOUSING prices across the Philippines grew at a faster annual pace in the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand for duplex housing units and condominium units, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data …
PH residential real estate prices up in Q4 ’22
Prices of residential real estate in the Philippines registered faster year-on-year growth in the last quarter of 2022 but slower quarter-on-quarter, except for the townhouses outside the National …
TV, books, even a movie…” “Strange Fate” for Joji Yokozawa, a resident of Japan’s “Scariest” Building
It is the studio of “Yokozawa Production” located in one of the rooms.It was in 1992 that the production’s president and scriptwriter, Joji Yokozawa, moved into the building with such a history. It …
The Week in 90 Seconds: 1.4 D&F; Japanese and energy renewals; Lloyd’s extras; Inside Ardonagh
Our latest update on the Japanese property treaty renewals was a different story. While rate increases are on the horizon, fevered talk of 35% uplifts has vanished, with most underwriters predicting …
How can sellers avoid the Japanese knotweed misrepresentation trap?
The case of Downing v Henderson made national headlines last month, and is a stark reminder of the importance of answering enquiries on a sale with due care and caution.
90pc poor in Bangladesh forced to change food habit: SANEM
Nearly 74 per cent of poorer families across the country depend on borrowing as a coping strategy to face the rising inflation, a survey report by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling …
IPL 2023 partners with this electric car to boost EV market in India.
Tata Motors, the official partner for all IPL matches, will showcase the Tiago EV at all 12 stadiums and engage audiences with various activities. Among them is the ‘100 reasons to go EV with Tiago.ev …
India sees 114% rise in Covid-19 deaths, 437% rise in cases in 28 days, Omicron variant XBB.1.16 behind the surge, warns WHO
India recorded over 114 per cent rise in Covid-19 deaths and … as well as potential increased pathogenicity (property of causing disease). It has been in circulation for a few months,” she said.
Bhutan’s Lauri Gewog maintains the traditional craft of making nettle yarn
The inhabitants of Bhutan’s Lauri Gewog region continue the custom of spinning yarn from nettle plants. According to Bhutan Live, they are also making a nice money from it. The practice of making …