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Development rush could doom Yangon's architectural treasures
Spectrum, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 07/10/2012
» For local investors they are unwieldy behemoths occupying prime real estate. For the nostalgic they remain noble vestiges of an era almost forgotten, when the city, then called Rangoon, was the most cosmopolitan in the region. For tourists they are one of Asia's most concentrated collections of colonial buildings and grand sights in themselves, unartificially preserved in time. For nationalists they can be an unwanted reminder of less independent times, when the subjugated people were answerable to the caprices of colonial authorities.
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Is Bangkok in for a 'water world' sequel?
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 07/10/2012
» Since last year's floods inundated Bangkok, city and government officials have set about the task of dredging close to 1,000 canals to try and prevent a repeat of the catastrophe in the capital.
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Furious foreign investment driving land grab scourge
Spectrum, Luke Hunt, Published on 07/10/2012
» Land grabbing has emerged as the biggest blight to afflict Cambodia in recent years. Thousands of villagers have been pushed off their family plots for what they say is too little compensation as big corporations move in with the government's blessing.
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A tale of two cities: In london as in bangkok, Research is the key
Spectrum, Published on 07/10/2012
» Prime central London properties continue to attract well-heeled investors, increasingly from Asia, as the British capital remains one of the few markets showing a sustained capital appreciation in a muted global economy. Prime London properties are viewed as a safe and secure investment haven.
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What happened to QROPS? New challenges for UK pensioners
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/10/2012
» Are you up to date with all of the advantages and possible pitfalls of a Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS)? There have been sweeping changes this year which could be significant for you if you have deferred pension schemes in the UK.
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PROPERTY IN THAILAND, Part 6 Government administration
Spectrum, Published on 07/10/2012
» We've talked about the laws relating to property ownership, and the documents that verify it. But who in the government is in charge of administering all of this?
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