Vietnam is rewriting real estate on two fronts at once — ownership rules and how every transaction gets tracked
Vietnam is moving toward time-limited apartment ownership and a mandatory digital ID for every real-estate transaction.
South Korea eases the tax squeeze on non-resident homeowners — while cracking down on “company mansions”
South Korea's ruling party is walking back a tax hike on non-resident homeowners as the tax agency cracks down on...
Canada on Track to Fall Short of 2026 Permanent Resident Target, New IRCC Data Shows
New IRCC data show Canada running well behind pace on its 2026 permanent resident admissions target.
Singapore Unveils Tax Cuts for Asset Managers in Response to Hong Kong’s Fund-Industry Reforms
MAS unveils tax cuts for asset managers as Singapore responds to Hong Kong's fund-industry reforms.
High-End London Home Prices Keep Falling as Tax Changes Bite: Westminster Down 25% in a Year
ONS data show Westminster home prices down 25% in a year as tax changes continue to weigh on high-end London...
New Zealand Simplifies Wage Rules and Opens New Trades Pathway to Permanent Residency, Effective August 24
New Zealand simplifies wage-rate rules and opens a new trades pathway to residency, effective August 24.
Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced to Life in Prison for Financial Fraud
A Shenzhen court sentenced Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life in prison for financial fraud tied to the developer's...
Indonesia Weighs Limited Dual Citizenship for Skilled Diaspora as Bali Tightens Scrutiny of Foreign Residents
Indonesia's president has proposed limited dual citizenship for skilled diaspora, even as Bali tightens enforcement against foreign residents who misuse...
Expat Residents and Foreign Investors Drove Over 70% of Abu Dhabi Property Sales Value in H1 2026
Expat residents and foreign investors drove over 70% of Abu Dhabi's Dh70.4 billion in residential sales value in H1 2026.
Spain Publishes 2026 Non-Lucrative Residency Fees and Financial Requirements for Foreign Retirees
Spain has published 2026 fees and financial requirements for its non-lucrative residency visa, charging Americans $140 versus $106 for other...
