If you've always wanted to live in a landed house, but have a limited budget (and don't mind living in the East), Loyang Villas is definitely an area that you should pay attention to. It is one of the largest and most inexpensive leasehold landed estates that I've toured so far, consisting of 423 very interesting terrace houses. Currently, listings start from $1.8 million for … [Read more...] about Touring Loyang Villas: Shophouse-styled terrace houses in Changi from $1.8 million
Multi hazard disaster resilient housing with bamboo based system
The ‘tube houses’ that dominate Hanoi’s streets
This photograph taken on June 8, 2021 shows a man checking his mobile phone against the backdrop of narrow residential houses, known as “nha ong” in Vietnamese or “tube houses”, in an urban area of Hanoi. AFP HANOI — Tall, thin and brightly colored, Hanoi’s “tube houses” dominate the city’s streets as nine million people compete for space in Vietnam’s bustling capital. … [Read more...] about The ‘tube houses’ that dominate Hanoi’s streets
Baguio charter change measure passes House
BAGUIO CITY—The summer capital is getting another shot at amending its 1909 Baguio City Charter, after Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. announced that a new bill passed third reading last week. In a speech read by his son, Quezon City Rep. Christopher Belmonte, during the program for Baguio’s 105th founding anniversary on Monday. Belmonte said amending the 1909 charter was … [Read more...] about Baguio charter change measure passes House
Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
VISITORS to Taman Melawati in Ampang, Selangor, are sure to be captivated by the luminous pelita buluh (oil lamps in bamboo) put up by its riverine community for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Some 50 traditional lamps have been placed along both sides of the bridge over Sungai Klang at the Taman Melawati River Three Park (TMR3 Park) along Jalan Melawati 5, as … [Read more...] about Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
Labor heads for victory in Australia
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese speaks with reporters after voting in Sydney on Friday (Bloomberg Photo) SYDNEY: Australia’s Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative coalition in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption. Labor … [Read more...] about Labor heads for victory in Australia