Asia
January 12, 2026
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Singapore Studies Hong Kong’s Tai Po Fire as a Wake Up Call for Urban Safety

Singapore has begun closely examining the lessons emerging from Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po high rise fire, signalling that the tragedy could influence future regulations on building safety, construction standards and maintenance practices in the city state. As dense urban environments across Asia continue to grow vertically, the incident has reignited broader concerns about how […]

Cost of Living, News
September 26, 2025
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Affordable Homes or Just Affordable Headlines

Introduction Portugal’s housing market is experiencing a surge in property prices, sparking growing concerns about affordability for local residents. In response, the government is rolling out measures to help citizens gain access to homes, but questions remain about whether these actions will truly make housing affordable in the long term. Experts, real estate agents, and […]