Major fires, many of them linked to lax safety standards, have plagued South Korea for decades. The latest, on Wednesday, killed 38.
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Berlin Brandenburg Airport Announces Opening
After nearly a decade of delays, Germany’s third-largest airport plans to open its doors to travelers. If only there were any.
As India’s Economy Sags, Even the Trump Brand Is Struggling
India has the largest number of Trump Towers outside North America, but sales are cool in an ailing market for luxury real estate.
China Pledged to Build a New Hospital in 10 Days. It’s Close.
State news outlets reported that the 1,000-bed facility would accept patients from Monday even as construction workers raced to complete it.
The Lesson of an Albanian Earthquake: The Balkans Aren’t Ready for the Big One
Successive governments have failed to address the risks posed by aging buildings and shoddy construction, leaving millions vulnerable.
Home Extensions Can Create an Identity as Well as Space
Some architectural practices are elevating the humble extension, building well-crafted and artistic additions on the backs, sides and tops of homes.
The Green Revolution Spreading Across Our Rooftops
Green roofs can save energy, reduce air pollution and attract residents with their appealing look. Now, cities worldwide are enshrining them into law.
Donald Trump Jr., in Indonesia, Defends Family’s Global Business
On a trip to promote Trump-branded resorts, the president’s son said his father “wouldn’t make decisions on a country based on a real estate deal.”
Building Collapse in Cambodian City Kills at Least 24
The authorities said that the unfinished Chinese-owned project had lacked required permits and had continued despite orders to cease work.
China Yields on Malaysia Rail Project as Global Infrastructure Program Is Re-Examined
The government said work on the East Coast Rail Link would resume after its price tag, originally projected at up to $20 billion, was cut nearly in half.