Best Western to debut in Krabi, Thailand

Dec 16

PETALING JAYA (Dec 17): Best Western Hotels & Resorts has set another milestone in Asia — Hula Hula Resort & Spa located in Krabi has now been rebranded as the Best Western Hula Hula Ao Nang Resort.

Kuala Lumpur up 14 places as most expensive city for expatriates

Dec 16

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 16): Kuala Lumpur is up 14 places to 192nd place on the list of most expensive cities for expatriates in ECA International's global ranking, according to its latest cost of living survey.

Ekovest brushes aside ringgit concerns in relation to highway project

Dec 16

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 16): The weak ringgit against the US dollar is not expected to have a major impact on the construction of Ekovest Bhd’s Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE), formerly known as the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) Phase 3.

The Call: Frasers Hospitality Trust gearing up for opportunities

Dec 15

SINGAPORE (Dec 15): DBS Group Research says Frasers Hospitality Trust is in a stronger position to pursue acquisition opportunities, following its recent pre-emptive rights issue.

Mapletree Logistics Trust to acquire 4 properties in Australia for S$152 mil

Dec 15

SINGAPORE (Dec 15): Mapletree Logistics Trust is set to expand further in Australia, with the proposed acquisition of a portfolio of four logistics properties in Victoria for a total of A$142.

KUB: RM1.23 bil rail JV terminated

Dec 15

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): KUB Malaysia Bhd said the mutual termination of the RM1.

Preserving the charms of pre-war heritage buildings

Dec 15

AT the time of the establishment of the Straits Settlement in Penang, local architecture was strongly influenced by British, Indian, Chinese and Islamic elements.

Alila Fort Bishangarh in Jaipur to open in 1Q2017

Dec 13

PETALING JAYA (Dec 13): Alila Fort Bishangarh, located in the Aravalli hills in Rajasthan, Jaipur district, India will open in the first quarter of 2017, according to Alila Hotels and Resorts.