The founders of the Sri Lankadhara Society had three main goals in mind when they started it a century ago: promoting women’s and girls’ education; providing a home for abandoned children; and …
The reality of life in North Korea while Kim Jong-un lives in luxury
In North Korea it’s currently year 112 … People living in the same districts are allowed to swap homes. However, illegal property sales are common among the elite who can often bribe their way out …
Saudi Arabia arrests almost 17,000 in one week for visa violations, illegal border crossing
The number of people currently undergoing enforcement procedures are 15,782, according to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior …
Afghan woman fears for life if sent to Afghanistan after visa denial
Afghan woman fears for life if sent to Afghanistan after visa denial – Maryam Amiri is calling on the Government to reconsider its decision.
Taiwan in Time: Promoting Taiwan through Miss China
Taiwan’s Miss China pageant produced three winners that year who performed on the international stage. Lin Su-hsin (林素幸), the second Taiwan-born Miss China, did even better, claiming third place in …
Care must be taken to not overcorrect S’pore’s property market in times of volatility: Desmond Lee
National Development Minister Desmond Lee said care must be taken to not overcorrect Singapore’s property market. The property market here has been fairly resilient, in part because of the cooling …
Early signs of rental, resale property markets slowing: Desmond Lee
He told ST that the construction of BTO projects has been ramped up but it will take about two years to clear the backlog. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lebanon man awaiting charges for burglary, arson
A man from Lebanon has been arrested for trying to light a house on fire and burglarizing a home earlier in March. 53-year-old Rene Harvey, Jr. was arrested March 24 for arson, burglary, possession of …
Philippines: The New Land of Opportunities
For years, the Philippines has been known as a prime tourist destination. With its world-famous beaches and lush, tropical landscapes, the country has long been a favorite getaway for travelers from …
Hong Kong property: In One, Grand Jete post bumper sales as homebuyers rush back after banks held mortgage rates unchanged
The long queues were a welcomed sight for Hong Kong’s developers and sales agents, as rising interest rates combined with the Covid-19 pandemic to knock the city’s property bull market off its footing …