To quote Ahilan Kadirgamar, a political economist at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, the uprising is “a revolt and not yet a revolution, because it …
‘Goosebumps’: Students didn’t know they were viewing Sydney unit where Saudi sisters died
SBS News has visited the apartment where Saudi sisters Asra and Amaal Abdullah Alsehli were found dead in mysterious circumstances. It is now back on the market for a higher rental amount.
Want to invest in property? Know how the rising repo rate may impact real estate
While residential properties may appear to be a less attractive option at least in the near future, investing the same amount in commercial real estate instead can yield significantly higher returns …
Rules being framed for GST refunding paid in India
The Integrated GST law provides for refund of GST on goods which are to be taken out of the country by tourists.
In Lebanon, young adults renovate homes to help poor, build friendships
For the poor in Lebanon whose lives are clouded in misery, even a fresh coat of paint can brighten bleak living conditions.
Commentary: Bangkok’s flawed plan to allow foreign land ownership
Foreign nationals who invest 40 million baht (US$1.1 million) in property, securities or funds in Thailand over a period of three years would, starting in September, be permitted to own up to 1 …
Third member of British family dies after ‘poisoning’ in Bangladesh
A 20-year-old woman has become the third member of a British family to die from suspected poisoning in Bangladesh, Cardiff local, Samira Islam, died on Friday after being found unconscious in a flat …
Laos expected to reach 8 million people by 2030, says United Nation
UNFPA joined the Vice Minister of MPI and Vice Governor of Savannakhet, along with representatives from provincial departments, ministries of Planning and Investment, Health, Education …
Take a tour of Michael Jordan’s Chicago mansion that’s been on the market for 10 years and why he can’t sell it
It was first listed for $29 million and has cool, personalized touches like a Jordan-branded basketball court. But that may be working against him.
The Thai and Cambodian golden expat visas now look to be very different
The recently-confirmed 10-year visas for Thailand and Cambodia have sparked considerable debate about the similarities, real or imagined. The Cambodian My Second Home (CM2H) program was formally …