Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
A young German citizen has told how his life has been destroyed after a London criminal used his ID to rack up a string of convictions that now appear on the German database against his name. The phantom record has left the 24-year-old in despair, effectively blacklisted and unable to get a job for the past four years in his native Bonn, stymying a budding career and the start of his adult life. Rami Battikh has written to the Metropolitan police in London begging them to treat the matter with urgency telling them he feels trapped and powerless after years of futile effort to get the the record deleted. (Rami Battikh told his potential employers he had proof he was in...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
A Singapore luxury mansion has been purchased at a record price per square foot by a scion of the family which backs one of Malaysia’s largest banks. The S$93.9 million (US$70.3 million, or RM310 million) purchase of a so-called Good Class Bungalow under construction in the city-state’s Tanglin Hill area was completed last month, according to property records seen by Bloomberg News. It was bought by Diona Teh Li Shian, a daughter of the late tycoon Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow, who founded Public Bank Bhd. Good Class Bungalows are highly coveted in land-scarce Singapore, with only about 2,800 available, and their ownership largely restricted to locals. The purchased property is...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
A pot full of gold coins has been uncovered underneath a house in an ancient city in Turkey. Every now and then, an incredible archaeological discovery leaves people stunned. Whether it’s an unlikely location, such as the missing Portuguese shipwreck found in a southwest African desert containing $13 million worth of gold coins, or the sheer size, like the largest golden nugget ever found. https://www.imyanmarhouse.com/news/read/1118127 A new find came in the city of Notion, an ancient Greek city in western modern-day Turkey, where a pot of gold coins was found underneath a room in the old home. The coins featured the image of a crouched archer – a design element signalling...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
A disturbing trend in Dubai known as ‘Porta Potty’ parties subjects women to sex acts and a model was reportedly left with a shattered spine, but unwilling participants can be even charged with a crime. Adult star Maria Kovalchuk was left for dead at the side of the road after she was allegedly lured into one of these ‘Porta Potty’ parties during which she may have had to perform sex acts involving human faeces. The 20-year-old Ukrainian vanished after apparently attending a party at a Dubai hotel that she had been invited to by two men who said they were modelling agents. Ukrainian Telegraf said Kovalchuk told her mother she would stay with the men for the night,...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
A Chinese influencer has drawn attention online after renting a humanoid robot for 10,000 yuan (approx. RM6,192) to handle household chores and accompany him on a date. Zhang Genyuan, a 25-year-old economics graduate from New York University, rose to fame on a mainland dating reality show in 2022 and now shares travel content with his 1.4 million followers on Chinese social media. On March 13, he posted a video of himself spending a day with the G1 humanoid robot, which quickly amassed over 40,000 likes. Developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, G1 was released in May last year at a price of 99,000 yuan (approx. RM61,921). Standing 127 cm tall and weighing 35 kg, the robot is known...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Who is Jason Mraz? Jason Mraz is an American guitarist, vocalist, and composer. Furthermore, Mraz was born in the year 1997 and grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. He began his musical career in 1999 in San Diego. In addition, he has won many great awards in several categories. Also, he married his girlfriend, Christina Carano, in a private ceremony in his hometown. By and large, his hobbies include surfing, yoga and photography. Above all, Mraz lives a health-conscious lifestyle and enjoys eating mostly raw vegan foods. Check out the Jason Mraz house below. Where is Jason Mraz from? Mechanicsville, Virginia How much is Jason Mraz worth?Jason Mraz Net Worth: $15 MillionWhere Does...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
DeepSeek, the China-based AI startup that recently made headlines for its powerful and cost-efficient AI model, R1, has reportedly confiscated the passports of key employees to prevent potential leaks of sensitive information. According to AI reporter Kylie Robison from The Verge, citing a report from The Information, DeepSeek engineers are facing travel restrictions intended to safeguard confidential data, which may include trade or state secrets. The move comes amidst increasing concerns surrounding AI-related intellectual property protection, especially as global competition in artificial intelligence heats up. DeepSeek positioned itself as a competitor to AI firms like OpenAI and...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
Thai authorities are being urged to take further action against the "reincarnated son of Buddha" cult led by nine-year-old boy, after a picture of its leader resurfaced online. Ordered by The Surat Thani Juvenile and Family Court in August 2024, a couple were directed to cease disseminating distorted Buddhist teachings allegedly relayed by their son, known as Niramitr or "Nong Nice". The parents were said to have been capitalising on their child for self-interest, using various media outlets, including live social media streams, to spread doctrine at odds with established Buddhist texts. A ban was put in place to prevent any of the youngster's sermons or images being made...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition they began some 63 years ago. The dyeing immediately precedes the annual downtown St. Patrick’s Day parade. The day — which falls on Monday this year — celebrates Irish culture. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is credited with having brought Christianity there in the fifth century. (The Chicago River is dyed green as part...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
South Korean actress Son Ye Jin’s luxury commercial building in Gangnam, one of Seoul’s most prestigious business districts, has struggled to attract tenants despite its prime location and modern amenities. According to Pinkvilla, the five-story property was completed in June 2023. Son purchased the original two-story structure near Gangnam Station in 2022 for 22.4 billion won (US$15.5 million). She then invested heavily in its redevelopment, transforming it into a five-story commercial space with a basement, spanning 724 square meters. The building was completed in June last year, but no company has entered yet. The purpose of the building is a type 2 neighborhood living...