South Korea has sharply lowered official reference housing prices for this year, which will result in a large fall in taxes for homeowners, as the government has been trying to support slumping prices …
House GOP, Dems back Iran protests to topple mullahs’ government
A bipartisan House majority signed on to a resolution Thursday condemning decades of human rights violations and state-sponsored terrorism by Iran, while also expressing support for ongoing …
Scientex to make foray into Indonesia property market
Scientex Bhd is venturing into Indonesia to build affordable homes via its collaboration with the republic’s Mustika Land and Japan’s Creed Group.
Exclusive: India resists calls for more air access in drive to be global aviation force
India is not looking at increasing air traffic rights for the United Arab Emirates, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.
China Evergrande set to unveil offshore debt restructuring proposal
China Evergrande Group is set to unveil on Wednesday a restructuring proposal for its $22.7 billion offshore debt that could set the template for distressed peers and shape investor sentiment towards …
First amicable agreement in illegal property seizure case achieved in Armenia
A court in Armenia on Tuesday endorsed the first amicable agreement achieved in a case initiated by prosecutors to seize property of illegal origin, the press service of the Prosecutor General’s …
Rick Ross’s Personal Herd of Buffalo Has Overtaken Georgia Police
Where the buffalo roam ,” you say. Until those buffalo start roaming all over your home, that is. Then you’re all of a sudden calling the county sheriff on legendary rapper Rick Ross. Tale as old as …
Items from Murdaugh Moselle property will be auctioned on Thursday
The contents of the home of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh and his family will be auctioned off on Thursday, according to a South Georgia auction house. The house is located in Colleton County, …
$4b IMF bailout for ailing Sri Lanka comes with tough reforms
Sri Lank must offload loss-making public enterprises, institute anti-corruption laws and recover stolen state assets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
North Koreans are at growing risk of starvation
On February 10th a starving man in his 70s took a stand outside the communist party office in Hyesan, a city in the northern part of North Korea. As party members arrived for work, he called out, …