Iranian forces seized a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in late May 2026 and directed it toward Iranian waters. Hours later, Iran’s senior vice president, Mohammadreza Aref, appeared on …
Why are millions of homes in Japan empty? Inside the shocking rise of abandoned “ghost houses” across the nation
Across Japan, something unusual is happening in plain sight. Entire neighbourhoods have houses that still stand, but nobody lives inside them anymore. Windows stay closed for years. Gardens grow wild, …
Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?
For the past three decades, China has been a nation of homeowners. But a slowing economy and crisis-battered housing market could upend that.
China’s property investment extends decline in January-April
BEIJING, May 18 (Reuters) – Property investment in China fell 13.7% in the first four months compared with the same period last year following an 11.2% drop in the first quarter, official data showed …
China Home Price Slump Eases in Sign Market Is Stabilizing
China’s new home price declines abated for a third month in April, reinforcing hopes that the multi-year property downturn may finally be nearing a bottom.
Miss your condo fees in Singapore? Your home could be auctioned off next
Singapore condominium management bodies are increasingly using the threat of forced property sales against residents who fail to pay maintenance fees, …
Trump ‘wrong’ to treat US and China intellectual property theft as equivalent: ex-spy chief
A former high-ranking intelligence official expressed alarm over President Donald Trump’s comments following his high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Sue Gordon, who resigned as deputy …
What are property agents for in this age of AI?
Explore the evolving role of property agents in Singapore’s market, the impact of AI, and commission structures. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dubai Property Prices Under Stress Test in Q2, 2026
Dubai property prices entered a stress test on March 1, 2026, as regional geopolitical tensions disrupted buyer behaviour across the city. From that date through mid-May, Sterling Capital tracked …
UAE property defies regional war, sees 59 new projects launches worth Dh118.3 billion
The UAE property market has shown resilience over the past few months, with 59 new projects worth Dh118.3 billion launched since the regional conflict began. Based on the latest available data from …