Signs of Life for REITs in Asia
Asia’s market for real-estate investment trusts is showing signs of life. One REIT gained in its trading debut in Hong Kong Wednesday, while two companies in Singapore forged ahead with plans to conduct previously postponed initial public ...

EU privacy watchdog criticizes 'Big Brother' database
The current practice when checking a third-country national wanting to cross the E.U.'s external borders is based mainly on the stamps in the travel document. But, Hustinx said Friday, "There is no clear evidence that the Commission proposals ...

Here are some of the most expensive pieces of paper in the world
The value of Chinese stamps issued after 1949 increased by 10- to 30-fold in 2009 and then plummeted in 2011 before stabilizing last summer, according to Louis Mangin, director of stamp auctioneer Zurich Asia.

BREAKING NEWS: Duchess of Cambridge is admitted to hospital as she goes into labour
Well-wishers from around the globe began gathering outside Buckingham Palace today, as news of the royal baby's imminent arrival broke. Tourists armed with cameras peered hopefully through the Palace gates on the off-chance of spotting the easel ...

APNewsBreak: Ohio zoo tries to mate rhino siblings
The desperation breeding effort with the rhino siblings follows a recent crisis summit in Singapore where conservationists concluded as few as 100 of the two-horned, hairy rhinos might remain in their native southeast Asia. The species numbers ...

SingPost issues new stamps featuring greetings in sign language
SINGAPORE: Postage stamps enthusiasts in Singapore can soon lay their hands on a set of new stamps featuring greetings in sign language. To be released on June 17, the series of five stamps will show in sign language: "Hi", "Welcome", "Thanks", "Goodbye ...