Developer of collapsed Taiwan building questioned
Tainan
TAIWAN prosecutors on Wednesday questioned the developer of an apartment complex that collapsed during an earthquake as prosecutors detailed flaws in the construction of the building where nearly 100 people remain trapped.
The prosecutors in the southern city of Tainan launched an investigation into Saturday's disaster after photos showed that cans and foam had been used to fill parts of the complex's concrete framework.
The district court, which earlier ordered the developer's arrest, said that some reinforcing bars…
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Property
US 30-year mortgage rate rises to five-month high of 7.24%
Money laundering accused Su Baolin’s Sentosa property goes unsold at auction
US Judge approves US$418 million settlement that will change real estate commissions
In San Francisco, a home renovation can become a battle royale
Country Garden extends bonds to avoid first local default
Daughter of Chinese steel-and-nickel tycoon picks up S$84 million Bin Tong Park bungalow