New York
Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him: source
Trump has shown a fondness for buildings or programmes being named after him
London retains top spot in own global financial centre survey for sixth year
Singapore came in third place again
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
He is the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian leader
World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges
Hopes for the new year include an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Kering sells majority stake in New York property to Ardian in US$900 million deal
The deal comes as the company seeks to cut debt and protect its credit rating
New York City to get 12,000 new apartments from old office buildings
Nearly 90 buildings have already joined a city programme to help navigate government approvals for conversions
Far East Hospitality’s Arthur Kiong looks back on 4 decades in the hotel industry
He says the sector has provided him with more opportunities than he dared to dream of
Manhattan luxury apartment market surges in month after Mamdani’s win
[NEW YORK] Sales of luxury homes in Manhattan jumped in November, countering fears that the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor would drive out wealthy residents.
Genting’s New York casino licence buffers risks in Malaysia
The licence comes as the company’s Malaysia casino faces constraints amid local political headwinds
Why Zohran Mamdani won New York’s mayoral race: The revolt of the ‘struggling yuppies’
His triumph reflects a profound shift in New York City’s political economy