City Developments Ltd. (CDL)—controlled by billionaire Kwek Leng Beng—is proceeding to launch a suburban residential condominium project in the western part of Singapore, reflecting its confidence …
Rich Mainland Chinese Snap up Luxury Homes in Singapore Despite Tax Hikes
Wealthy mainland Chinese have been the top foreign buyers of expensive private properties in Singapore this year as the city-state reaps the benefits of post-pandemic reopening and a relatively strong …
UAE property: ‘Why don’t developers charge standard title registration fees?’
I paid Dh4,241 last September for pre-title registration fees. Now that the unit has been fully paid, the developer is demanding that I either pay them Dh3,000 or Dh4,200 to the trustee office for …
Afghanistan’s On-chain Activity Down 99.9% Since Taliban Takeover
The crypto market in Afghanistan has crumbled since the Taliban retook control. According to a research report by Chainalysis, the on-chain activity in the country has seen an unprecedented decline of …
Iran advises Biden to mind U.S. human rights record
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday advised Joe Biden to care about the United States’ human rights record and lift inhumane sanctions on Iran if he is truly concerned about human rights, …
Soaring inflation and a collapsing currency: Why is Turkey’s economy in such a mess?
Runaway inflation and the collapse of the lira has pushed millions of Turks to the brink of financial ruin. But what went wrong with Turkey’s economy?
Ingham County family speaks out after dozens of animals are removed from property
Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter (ICACS) Officers removed more than 20 cats and more than 40 birds from a home in Leslie. Officers said the animals were living in filthy conditions.Background: …
Blackstone converts Indian property to safe haven
A global downturn could boost demand for Indian real estate. Thanks largely to Blackstone , there’s now an easier way in. The investor-cum-landlord led by Steve Schwarzman has played a big role in …
India Bans Popular Front of India and its Affiliates for Five Years
An Islamist group that uses the grievance discourse to mobilize supporters, the PFI has over 500,000 members across India.
India’s Support To Poor During COVID-19 Remarkable, Says World Bank President David Malpass
India’s support to the poor and needy during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis is remarkable, and other nations should adopt the Indian move of targeted cash transfer instead of broad subsidies, World Bank …