An official said that the crackdown was prompted by “reports of murder, kidnapping and other crimes committed by Chinese nationals against fellow Chinese nationals.” …
China property shares, bonds slump as CIFI default report adds to sector woes
Investors dumped shares and bonds of Chinese property developers on Wednesday, after a media report that CIFI Holdings (Group) Co had defaulted added to worries over the crisis-stricken real estate …
Hong Kong home prices fell in August to lowest since February 2019, unlikely to be boosted by ‘0+3’ quarantine relaxation
The prices of homes in Hong Kong fell by 2.26 per cent in August to their lowest level in three-and-a-half years, and are unlikely to get much support from the city’s reduced Covid-19 hotel quarantine …
Hong Kong’s subdivided flats: why the people who live in them say they have no choice
After a long night shift, security guard Leung returns to the tiny space he calls home in an old residential building in Sham Shui Po. There are more than 220,000 people like Leung, living in Hong …
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices to revisit 2017 levels as more rate increases prolong housing market correction
Prices of lived-in homes have retreated 6.1 per cent in a 10-week losing streak, and by 11.2 per cent since the market peaked in August 2021: Centaline data Recent transactions in popular housing …
This ‘one of a kind’ Hong Kong home was a dad’s labour of love for his daughter, redesigned with recycled wood and made for entertaining family and friends
Steve Leung turned two village houses on Lamma Island into a beautiful, functional home, finished with salvaged boat timber, for his daughter What he thought would be a four-month project turned into …
Brunei trio, all whom are relatives, jailed for stealing their grandfather’s money
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 25 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): A trio of relatives, all men in their 20s, were jailed after they pleaded guilty to stealing money from their own grandfather. Twenty-year-old …
Arrest made in Everett hit-and-run leaving 80-year-old woman dead
On Aug. 15, a silver Ford Escape hit 80-year-old Patti Oman and then drove off, leaving her on the side of the road.
UAE-Oman relations set to be further strengthened by Sheikh Mohamed visit
Provided by The National The UAE flag is raised beside the flag of Oman along the Burj Al Sahwa roundabout in Muscat, a day before the arrival of President Sheikh Mohamed. Vict …
UAE and Oman a shared history and solid ties: Report
The United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman relations are deep-rooted based on historical ties, social rapprochement, and the aspirations of the two countries’ leadership to foster their …