What It Costs To Live in London | Making It
London consistently nabs a top spot on lists ranking the world’s most expensive cities. Along with rent, home prices are also on the rise and Londoners are … source
Hong Kong Is Running Out Of Space To Bury Its Dead (HBO)
In land-scarce Hong Kong, finding a final resting place for the dead can be a nightmare. And new regulations that kicked in this year have made it even harder. Permanent…
Inflation at highest rate since 2014
Canada’s inflation rate is at a nearly 4-year high, with big jumps in gas, phone and internet prices. Christian Lawrence of Rabobank explains. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch…
SINGAPORE: OCBC offers to buy over Hong Kong’s Wing Hang Bank
Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) announced a HK$38.4 billion (around S$6.2 billion) offer to buy Hong Kong’s Wing Hang Bank in an effort to grow its presence in North Asia.…
JAKARTA: Luxury properties in huge demand
Looking for luxury? Right now, Jakarta may just be a top-end property investor’s dream location. A leading global real estate consultancy has ranked Indonesia’s capital the hottest luxury market… source
SINGAPORE: Regional hub for boating enthusiasts
Singapore is becoming a regional hub for boating enthusiasts, offering opportunities to industry players who build, broker and service yachts. With more yachts calling in Singapore, experts… source
Blockbuster Video Has Become An Alaskan Tourist Attraction (HBO)
For many Alaskans streaming online is not a good option, so movie night means Blockbuster night. While the vast majority of Blockbusters in the U.S. have closed down, there are…
Making It | What It Costs To Live In San Francisco
Perennially perched at or near the top of lists of America’s most expensive and affluent cities, San Francisco is increasingly out of reach for people who would be card-carrying members…