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Minneapolis - The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Minnesota mother by a U.S. immigration agent has put the city of Minneapolis and much of the United States on edge, with the potential of becoming another flashpoint in a polarized country. [2]

TOKYO -- Apartment rents are rising in such major Japanese cities as Tokyo and Osaka as families once again flock to city centers, straining household budgets and crimping their ability to save for future home purchases. [3]

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Knocking down existing apartments to build new ones may not sound like major economic activity but in land-scarce Singapore, collective sales of housing estates that precede such redevelopment are booming, goosing proper... [4]

BEIJING -- The populations of Shanghai and Beijing dipped in 2017 as the Chinese megacities sought to stem inflows of people, tearing down illegal buildings and closing workplaces in order to send migrant workers packing. [5]

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Private home prices rose more than expected in the third quarter, driven by demand for apartments in prime districts, but office rents and values posted a surprising fall after steady gains over the past two years. [6]

A public street has become a private parking lot for vendors near the beach volleyball court in Jomtien Beach. Metal panels and street cones have been placed to cordon off parking for vendors serving the beach area. [7]

A small Midwest town is charming homebuyers with its affordable houses and beautiful surroundings - and the fact it has not charged property tax in almost four decades. [8]

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Office space is the bright spot in an uncertain Singapore property market as healthy demand combines with the limited supply expected over the next two years to lift the outlook for rents and capital values. [9]

Sources
[1] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 85% match

Big News Network.com

[2] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-08 · 37% match

ICE fatal shooting of Minnesota woman puts US on edge

Minneapolis - The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Minnesota mother by a U.S. immigration agent has put the city of Minneapolis and much of the United States on edge, with the potential of becoming another flashpoint in a polarized country.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-05 · 34% match

Tokyo rents soar past 30% of household income, squeezing families

TOKYO -- Apartment rents are rising in such major Japanese cities as Tokyo and Osaka as families once again flock to city centers, straining household budgets and crimping their ability to save for future home purchases.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-30 · 43% match

Collective apartment sales boost recovering Singapore property market

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Knocking down existing apartments to build new ones may not sound like major economic activity but in land-scarce Singapore, collective sales of housing estates that precede such redevelopment are booming, goosing proper

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-03 · 39% match

Shanghai, Beijing populations drop as leaders block growth

BEIJING -- The populations of Shanghai and Beijing dipped in 2017 as the Chinese megacities sought to stem inflows of people, tearing down illegal buildings and closing workplaces in order to send migrant workers packing.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-10-25 · 38% match

Singapore's safe-haven lure boosts home prices in prime areas

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Private home prices rose more than expected in the third quarter, driven by demand for apartments in prime districts, but office rents and values posted a surprising fall after steady gains over the past two years.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-11-27 · 35% match

Whose street is it anyway?

A public street has become a private parking lot for vendors near the beach volleyball court in Jomtien Beach. Metal panels and street cones have been placed to cordon off parking for vendors serving the beach area.

[8] MM dailymail.co.uk · 40% match

Property

A small Midwest town is charming homebuyers with its affordable houses and beautiful surroundings - and the fact it has not charged property tax in almost four decades.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-12-03 · 35% match

Singapore offices shine in otherwise dull property market

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Office space is the bright spot in an uncertain Singapore property market as healthy demand combines with the limited supply expected over the next two years to lift the outlook for rents and capital values.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-12-07 · 35% match

Analysts Say 2016 is the Worst Year for Rangoon Construction Sector

RANGOON — Rangoon’s construction market faced its hardest year in 2016, as a result of changing government policies during a market cooldown, say critical industry observers.

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