Journalist

Park Sujeong
  • Indonesia’s Megawati Calls for Revival of Bandung Conference to Renew Solidarity
    Indonesia’s Megawati Calls for Revival of Bandung Conference to Renew Solidarity Former Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri on the 18th urged countries to reconvene the Asia-Africa Conference, known as the Bandung Conference, and renew solidarity as geopolitical tensions rise. The appeal came on the 71st anniversary of the meeting, which helped lay the foundations of the Non-Aligned Movement. Referring to U.S. attacks on Venezuela and Iran, Megawati said “the international order is being shaken.” She called the current situation “a wake-up call to the world” and said nations should return to the principle of equality among states set out in the “10 Principles of Bandung.” The Bandung Conference was held in April 1955 in Bandung, West Java, with 29 countries participating. A joint statement issued after the meeting set out principles including respect for national sovereignty, noninterference in internal affairs and equality among nations. Megawati is the eldest daughter of Sukarno, Indonesia’s first president, often described as the nation’s “founding father.” She leads the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, or PDIP, the largest party in parliament.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 15:57:15
  • Anabuki JV to Manage Resort Housing Complex Near Ho Chi Minh City
    Anabuki JV to Manage Resort Housing Complex Near Ho Chi Minh City Anabuki NL Housing Service Vietnam, a Vietnamese joint venture 69% funded by condominium management firm Anabuki Housing Service, signed an operations and management contract on the 18th with local company MDS for a housing development at a new resort in southern Ho Chi Minh City. The development, called LumiAn Village, is in the heart of the Dat Do resort area in the former Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. It will include townhouses and villas and feature gated shared amenities totaling 4,000 square meters, including a swimming pool, clubhouse, restaurant, pickleball courts, a golf practice range and an outdoor theater. Anabuki NL Housing Service Vietnam began managing LumiAn Village on the 10th. The managed area totals 6.3 hectares. As of now, only the clubhouse, model home and swimming pool have been completed, and the residential area is to be developed later. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 15:49:47
  • Hong Kong Luxury Home Sales Value Hits 18-Quarter High in Q1
    Hong Kong Luxury Home Sales Value Hits 18-Quarter High in Q1 According to Hong Kong real estate brokerage Centaline Property, luxury detached-home transactions totaled 164 deals in the first quarter (January-March), with a combined contract value of HK$9.056 billion (about 184 billion yen). The number of deals fell 9.4% from the previous quarter, but total value rose 6.0% to the highest level in 18 quarters. New-home deals increased 5.3% to 20, and their total value jumped 27.9% to HK$3.661 billion. Resale deals fell 11.1% to 144, and their value slipped 5.0% to HK$5.395 billion. While resale activity has been trending down, Centaline said demand remains firm, noting that quarterly deal volume has stayed above 100 for six straight quarters. Ultra-luxury homes priced above HK$100 million accounted for 22 deals, up 4.8%, with total value rising 14.6% to HK$6.006 billion. Both figures increased for a fourth consecutive quarter. The priciest transaction was a resale unit at Mount Nicholson on Hong Kong Island’s Victoria Peak, at HK$1.039 billion. A new unit at Plantation Blue Pearl, also on Victoria Peak, followed at HK$557.9 million. Yang Mingyi, senior associate director in Centaline’s research department, said inflows of wealthy buyers have continued amid improving market conditions and rising listing prices, signaling a recovery in the luxury detached-home segment. Yang also said second-quarter (April-June) activity could soften, citing the Hong Kong government’s February increase in stamp duty rates on home purchases above HK$100 million, turmoil in the Middle East and continued price gains for resale listings.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 12:03:17
  • Beijing Auto Show Opens April 24, Runs Through May 3
    Beijing Auto Show Opens April 24, Runs Through May 3 The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, known as the Beijing Motor Show and billed as the world’s largest auto exhibition, will be held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. This year marks the 19th edition. The show will use two venues — the China International Exhibition Center and the Capital International Convention and Exhibition Center — with total exhibition space of about 380,000 square meters. Organizers expect more than 1,000 companies to take part, including automakers and auto-parts suppliers. April 24-25 are press days for media. The show will be open to industry visitors April 26-27, followed by public days from April 28 through May 3. The Beijing Motor Show alternates annually with the Shanghai Motor Show. Organizers said 892,000 people visited when it was held in 2024.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 11:40:06