Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
When Melinda Gates said she raised her kids middle-class, she wasn’t joking. Sure, the Gates children grew up in a sprawling Washington estate with every imaginable luxury, but they were also expected to live life with a sense of normalcy. A recent example of that balance is Phoebe Gates, the youngest and arguably the most stylish of Bill and Melinda Gates’s children, who has stepped into the spotlight as a young entrepreneur. (Image – Instagram / Phoebe Gates) At 22, Phoebe co-founded Phia, a fashion-forward e-commerce tool she created with activist Sophia Kianni. The app is pitched as “Google Flights for fashion,” offering a streamlined shopping...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
AN Italian expatriate has triggered heated online discussions after boldly claiming that Singapore’s cost of living is actually quite reasonable, contrary to widespread local complaints about rising expenses. Andrea Fassi, a sales professional who has called Singapore home for four years, recently shared his controversial perspective in an Instagram video that quickly went viral among netizens. “Everyone keeps moaning about expensive living costs here,“ Fassi stated in his post. “But honestly, except for the CBD area and some specific locations, daily necessities remain quite affordable for most people.” The Italian backed up his argument with a...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Elon Musk net worth: The world’s richest person, Elon Musk, saw his net worth increase modestly after he expressed regret about remarks made against US President Donald Trump. Forbes' real-time billionaire tracking system indicated that Elon Musk's fortune increased by $191 million to $411.4 billion, according to an ET report. This uptick occurred shortly after his acknowledgement that certain previous posts directed at Trump might have been ‘gone too far’. Musk wrote on X on Wednesday: "I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far." Subsequently, Reuters reported that Elon Musk had contacted Trump via telephone prior to...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
A lottery winner from Kentucky who was arrested days after winning a $167 million Powerball jackpot is requesting to serve out his sentence. Last month, James Farthing entered a not guilty plea to charges of battery against a law enforcement officer. Court documents say he also requested a jury trial and waived his presence at any pretrial conferences or status hearings. However, this week, the Kentucky Parole Board says Farthing waived his right to a probable cause hearing and the final revocation hearing. He has requested to serve out his sentence, although it’s unclear what that sentence is. According to police, Farthing was arrested in Florida on April 30 after being accused...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Sushmita Sen was allegedly molested by THIS actor while shooting an intimate scene, walked away from the set in tears, never worked with him again, his name is… Mithun Chakraborty, often affectionately referred to as Mithun Da, is a celebrated figure in Bollywood and India. Known as the original 'Disco Dancer,' Mithun has carved out a niche for himself through exceptional character performances and a range of unique films. Born on June 16, 1950, he has had a fascinating journey, both in his personal and professional life. Early Life and Education Mithun Chakraborty was born on June 16, 1950. He completed his early education at Oriental Seminary and earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry from...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
A 7,382-ton (7,500 metric ton), 13,222 square foot (4,030 square meter) building complex in Shanghai, China is being moved around 10 meters a day using an army of small robots. Consisting of a set of traditional shikumen-style buildings, the complex is being moved out of the way to allow for the construction of a three-story underground structure beneath it. This will include the development of new 173,885 square feet (53,000 square meters) of cultural and commercial zones, a parking facility with over 100 spaces, and a transport hub connecting Metro Lines 2, 12, and 13 in the city. Called the Huayanli complex, the collection of buildings were built in the 1920s–1930s and are part...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the over 100 kids he’s fathered will inherit his fortune. That includes the six kids he’s an “official” dad to, at least 100 others born through his sperm bank donations. Each could inherit an eye-watering $132 million from Durov’s estate currently worth nearly $14 billion. Others like Bill Gates, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Guy Fieri aren’t being so generous with their offspring. Over 100 Gen Apha kids are set to one day become overnight millionaires—and they may not even know it. That’s because the 40-year-old Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, has six “official” children with three different...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
Must be a perk of Prime. A stretch of Fifth Avenue was closed for a massive delivery to Jeff Bezos’ sprawling NoMad penthouse, according to a mind-blowing video shared on TikTok. A huge piece of wrapped furniture dangled from a rope as a crane last week slowly hoisted it above the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 26th Street, which was lined with caution tape, barricades, machinery and moving company trucks. (Jeff Bezos shut down part of 5th Avenue so a crane could deliver furniture to his NYC penthouse.William C Lopez/New York Post) Dozens of workers milled about, directing traffic and joining passersby in watching as the item neared the top of 24-story 212 Fifth...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Damian Gordon had no idea that a simple act of picking up discarded cans would eventually lead him to purchase a home. The 36-year-old from the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, has spent the past seven years collecting recyclables, turning what started as a modest side gig into an impressive financial achievement. His dedication to the environment has not only changed his life, but it also provides a valuable lesson in how small actions can accumulate into significant rewards. A Journey That Began with Simple AmbitionsIn 2017, Gordon set out to collect cans and bottles, initially with no more intention than earning a little extra money on the side. Outside his regular job, he...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
PM Modi Meets Family Of Ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani After Ahmedabad Plane Crash Vijay Rupani was born on 2 August 1956, in Rangoon, Rangoon Division, Burma, to a Jain Bania family.[4][5] He was the seventh and youngest son of the couple. In 1960, his family moved to Rajkot, Gujarat, India, due to political instability in Burma. His father, Rasiklal Rupani, who had been a grain merchant in Burma, Former Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Rupani was among the people killed in the tragic Air India crash which occurred in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12). In a strange twist, he died on June 12 (12-06), which is a number he might have once considered...