DUBAI-Istithmar takes a $1-billion stake in Standard Chartered Bank as part of a strategy of expanding its investments and developments in the trade corridors of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

SINGAPORE-Eighth Wonder forms a last-minute partnership with Australia's Publishing and Broadcasting and Hong Kong's Melco International Development to bid for Singapore's second casino resort at Sentosa.

SINGAPORE-Eighth Wonder forms a last-minute partnership with Australia's Publishing and Broadcasting and Hong Kong's Melco International Development to bid for Singapore's second casino resort at Sentosa.

HAMBURG-The acquisition of DGAG effectively gives Pirelli access to a residential portfolio valued at euro 1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) and a retail/office portfolio worth about euro 330 million ($415.9 million).

HAMBURG-The acquisition of DGAG effectively gives Pirelli access to a residential portfolio valued at euro 1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) and a retail/office portfolio worth about euro 330 million ($415.9 million).

LONDON-Hardening yields, rising values and strong investor demand prompt property owners to cash in their assets. The $9.3 billion up for sale in London is a record.

LONDON-Hardening yields, rising values and strong investor demand prompt property owners to cash in their assets. The $9.3 billion up for sale in London is a record.

DUBAI-Middle Eastern investors are set to become the world's third-largest buyers of real estate after the US and Germany.