Macao’s domestic loans to the private sector reached 100.8 billion patacas ($12.76 billion) in December last year, growing by 2.1 percent month on month, according to the figures released on Friday by the Monetary Authority of Macao special administrative region (SAR). Of the domestic loans, 26.1 percent was pataca-denominated while 67.3 percent was HKD-denominated, the figures showed. Meanwhile...

WASHINGTON — Rates for 30-year home loans edged lower for the second straight week, a report said this past Thursday, but remained above last year’s record lows. Read this article: Rates on home loans drop again, but will they soon spike? (Seattle Times)

The end of the foreclosure crisis might finally be in sight. For the first time in almost three years, the number of homeowners falling behind on their loans has declined. Link: Fewer people falling behind on home loans, report says (Denver Post)

Dubai, UAE; February 20, 2010: SEGA Republic, the Middle East’s first and largest of its kind indoor theme park, managed by Emaar Retail at The Dubai Mall The Dubai Mall , is setting new benchmarks in indoor entertainment with a never-before array of amusement games and thrilling rides. See the article here: SEGA Republic at The Dubai Mall sets new benchmark in indoor entertainment (Zawya)

An in-flight entertainment firm has seen its business soar to new heights after taking part in a UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) programme. View post: Sky’s the limit for entertainment firm (Bury Free Press)

TEHRAN, Feb 20, 2010 (AFP) – Iran has banned travel agencies from organising tours to countries where concerts are held during Shiite mourning holidays, newspapers quoted a tourism official as saying Saturday. Read more: Iran bans certain foreign tours on mourning holidays (Zawya)