Police in the western Indian city of Thane have arrested more than 750 people suspected of defrauding US citizens from a fake call centre. Officers say the suspects obtained lists of US tax defaulters and
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Wyndham Hotel Group opens more timeshare resorts in Asia
PHUKET: South East Asia’s inaugural Wyndham Grand location will debut in Phuket later this year, thanks to a management agreement recently signed between Parisorn Company Ltd and the Wyndham Hotel Group. Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim
Read moreBest Fish and Chips in Asia
Everyone loves fresh fish in a crisp batter, served with thick chips and a splash of vinegar and salt. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for… Singapore’s very own authentic British Fish & Chip Shop
Read moreCost of land to build prime homes in Asia still rising
Prices of residential sites in Asia increased by 1.9% in the first half of 2016, down from 2.8% in the preceding six months, put office land increased from 1.9% to 2.2%. Overall development land investment
Read moreMalaysian police arrest 4 terror suspects, including 3 foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police have arrested four people for suspected links to terrorism between Aug 2 and Sep 17, including three foreigners who have since been deported. Those arrested include a Bangladeshi restaurant owner, suspected of
Read moreIndian property firm to fix Singapore’s diaspora
The Indian diaspora in Singapore and the region is being targeted for real estate investments by the nation’s largest listed real estate developer. Mumbai-headquartered Godrej Properties (GPL) has established an international representative office in Singapore
Read moreRich Indonesians snap up Singapore luxury homes as taxman calls
SINGAPORE — Never mind that Singapore is experiencing one of the worst property slumps in its history, demand for luxury housing is suddenly coming from an unexpected group: Wealthy Indonesians. This year’s purchases by Indonesian
Read moreHSBC warns market volatility is here to stay
Financial markets will permanently be more volatile thanks to regulations that have squeezed liquidity out of the market, according to HSBC’s chief executive Stuart Gulliver. Across the world, investment banks’ profits tumbled in the first three months
Read moreGoa Gem Scam
When Sarah Bowles woke up in a Berlin youth hostel on a chilly morning just before Christmas, she felt both sick and relieved. Sick because she knew that her £6,500 life savings were lost and
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