Ex-Hong Kong leader says proposal by city’s largest party to allow direct remittance for home purchases not in residents’ best interests.
Taiwan IPC Court affirms defects in trademark rights transfer to assignees
Julia Y M Hung of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains the implications of a ruling confirming that assignees inherit both rights and defects, even in cases involving an unsettled …
Maldives introduces its first-ever Investor Visa Program for foreign nationals
Maldives plans to launch an Investor Visa Program. Foreign nationals can gain residence by investing in real estate. The government aims to diversify the economy and attract investors. Henley & …
Minor Hotels names general manager of first Tivoli property in Oman
Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has named Cristian Nannucci as general manager of the Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026. Nannucci will oversee …
U.S citizen killed in Syria sectarian violence alongside 6 Druze family members
An American citizen from Oklahoma was killed along with six male relatives during the sectarian violence that erupted last week in Syria …
Kazakhstan, Canada Explore Opportunities for Stronger Bilateral Ties
“Kazakhstan is Canada’s most important trading partner in Central Asia. Bilateral merchandise trade totaled $500 million in 2024, representing a 35% decrease from 2023, mainly due to fluctuations in …
The Hidden Costs Of Buying Property In India: What Homebuyers Should Know
By Pawan Kumar Agarwal Buying a home in India has long been a symbol of financial success and security. For most Indians, it’s more than just a transaction—it’s the realisation of a lifelong …
Macau GGR to grow 9pct y-o-y in 2H: Seaport Research
Macau casino gross gaming (GGR) could expand by 9 percent-plus year-on-year in the second half, forecasts Seaport Research Partners. This was due to the fact that “growth has reaccelerated in the last …
Palestine Action terror ban made UK ‘international outlier’, High Court told
The group’s co-founder wants to bring legal action over the decision to proscribe the organisation as a terror group.
The “show arrests” in Kyrgyzstan
Visits to local administrations by the head of the Bishkek security services, Kamchybek Tašiev, have ended in sensational arrests. The senior official describes the fight against corruption as …