Hong Kong property sales may surge after easing measures, prices may not

Residential buildings in Hong Kong, China on October 23, 2023. Vernon Yuen | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s leader John Lee this week eased the city’s decade-old residential property cooling measures — but questions remain on whether it’s enough to boost market sentiment and low transaction volumes for the private housing sector. “Although relaxation … Read more

North Korea to permit its residents overseas to return house, an indication of additional easing of pandemic curbs

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea stated Sunday it should permit its residents staying overseas to return house consistent with easing pandemic conditions worldwide, because the nation slowly eases its draconian coronavirus restrictions. In a quick assertion carried by state media, the State Emergency Epidemic Prevention Headquarters stated these returning to North Korea might be … Read more