Fixing China's property sector could take years — if not a decade, says economist
China's urbanization drive may be drawing to a close — and that could further hurt the already ailing property sector, according to China economist Hao Hong.
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I walked more than 100 miles in Kyoto. Here are 5 new places worth visiting
Artisanal shops are popping up across Kyoto — with matcha, coffee and guided meditation —not far from the city's temples and famous sights.
'Who should I hire? Will I get rich?' Fortune telling is a booming business in Singapore
From wealth, to weddings, and who to work with, more and more people are turning to fortune telling in Singapore.
Thailand's new prime minister boosts optimism, but his populist policies pose fiscal risks
Srettha, Pheu Thai's choice for leader, was appointed prime minister on Aug. 22 and is hoped to bring stability to Thailand’s economy and business environment.
Indonesia's EV ambitions could help boost investments in the rest of Southeast Asia
Indonesia's EV development is poised to be the "gateway" for further investments in ASEAN, and could play a major role in building the region's EV ecosystem.
Washington D.C. is the No. 1 place in the U.S. for taking climate change seriously
J.D. Power asked 70,486 utility customers nationwide from June 2022 through May 2023 to rank their views on climate change.
Russia's indefinite ban on diesel exports threatens to aggravate a global shortage
Market participants are concerned Russia's decision to tighten oil supplies could cause problems for the world's refiners.
The Nagorno-Karabakh crisis raises serious questions for Russia — and the West
The contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but it has been under de facto Armenian control since the 1990s.
'The one risk I worry about': Bond expert says Japan hiking cycle could spark a decade of repatriation
The Bank of Japan stands as an outlier with its ultra-loose monetary policy as global central banks have been hiking rates to cope with burgeoning inflation.
Bank of Japan leaves rates unchanged on concerns of 'extremely high uncertainties'
The BOJ left rates and its dovish forward guidance unchanged on Friday, mindful of the "extremely high uncertainties" on the growth outlook.
Singapore is now the world's freest economy, displacing Hong Kong after 53 years
Singapore has dethroned Hong Kong to become the world's freest economy after almost 50 years, according to a report released by the Fraser Institute.
India suspends visa services for Canadians, demands parity in diplomatic staffing as bilateral crisis deepens
Canada is currently investigating "credible allegations" that New Delhi orchestrated the extra-judicial slaying of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.
Homes in these 5 cities are selling above asking price—they're all in New York and California
A recent study from Moving Feedback ranked the cities where homes are being sold for over the asking price based on Zillow data.
Utah is the happiest state in America—California and Florida didn't make the top 3
WalletHub ranked the happiest states in the U.S. across three key metrics including emotional and physical well-being, work environment and community.
Shares of YG tumble over 13% after report three Blackpink members will not renew contracts
Members Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa will reportedly sign with other labels, while Rosé will renew her contract with YG.
India urges 'utmost caution' in Canada travel advisory as bilateral crisis escalates
Ottawa is investigating "credible allegations" the Indian government may be connected to the murder of a prominent advocate for an independent Sikh homeland.
These are the 50 best hotels in the world
The best hotel in the world is Passlacqua, an 18th century villa on the edge of Italy's Lake Como, according to the 50 Best organization's inaugural ranking.
Asian Development Bank trims growth forecast for region, dampened by Chinese property sector weakness
The Asian Development Bank trimmed its 2023 growth forecast for the region to 4.7% on the back of China's embattled property sector.
China exports zero germanium and gallium in August as national security curbs bite
Export curbs on these two chipmaking metals are part of China's escalating war with the U.S. and its allies over access to strategic technology.
‘Everything Everywhere’ Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan on Asia's 'huge influence' on how Hollywood stories are told
Asia has a "huge influence" on how Hollywood stories are being told, and that's due to how much the Chinese market has grown, said Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
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