Now an art deco monument invoking the grandeur of a bygone age, the five-star Hotel Majapahit in Surabaya, in Indonesia’s East Java province, was the scene of the ‘Flag Incident’ in 1945.
India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: WB report
Report flags marked decline in PPP over the last decade, slow implementation of Centre’s flagship Urban Missions by cities on the ground …
India needs to increase investment in urban infra by over 300% to meet requirement: World Bank report
According to estimates, 600 million people will be living in cities in India, representing 40% of the population and this is set to put additional pressure on the already stretched urban …
Municipalities Over-Rely On Property Tax For Financing Activities: RBI
The RBI said that property tax reform and the development of a vibrant municipal bond market may boost the finances of local bodies in India.
China’s real estate crisis could be over. Property stocks are soaring
Chinese authorities are making their biggest effort yet to end a crisis in the country’s vast real estate sector that has weighed heavily on the economy over the past year.
Beijing in no rush to send PLA across Taiwan Strait, say Chinese analysts
President Xi has said Beijing will do its utmost to achieve peaceful reunification, but will not rule out the use of force to bring the island under its control.
Capital Partners buys 16-property portfolio for $249M
Edina-based Capital Partners teamed up with Bahrain-based alternative investment firm Investcorp to buy 16 properties across the Twin Cities for $249 million, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal …
BIBF building wins two prestigious awards at International Property Awards
The event was held in Dubai, and attended by leading international participants, experts, and judges with extensive experience in real estate, construction, and engineering. The International Property …
Nepal cricket captain, Lamichhane, in prison for raping 17-year-old girl
The Kathmandu District Court on Friday remanded suspended national cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane in custody for raping a 17-year-old girl …
Celebrating Malaysia’s crème de la crème
Au (centre), then City & Country editor, chairing TPDA’s inaugural judging session in 2003. From left are Ng, Tong, the late Kumar and Teo.This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Edge Malaysia …