In the wake of a record-breaking first half of the year, bulk homebuyers are anticipated to continue to be a significant influence in Hong Kong’s primary residential market throughout the second half of the year. The…
A new national resale record has been set in Queenstown, Singapore, after a two-bedroom public housing flat fetched a whopping SGD696,000 (US$539,000). The sale, completed on July 16, involved a unit located on a high floor at SkyParc @ Dawson. This…
After dropping out of school at 16, Chua Thian Poh embarked on a business venture that would ultimately lead him to become a pioneer in Singapore’s prestigious Sentosa Cove with his company, Ho Bee Land. Today, Sentosa Cove is an exclusive residential…
In celebration of its 23rd anniversary, the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, has recently unveiled Level 23. This innovative space showcases a convergence of meeting venues, event spaces, and a rooftop entertainment…
Sunway Malls, one of Malaysia’s leading shopping center operators, has launched a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to transform its locations into the nation’s first “smart malls.” The innovative AI network will work in tandem with…
Thailand is advancing a significant cruise terminal project, valued at THB12.2-billion (US$362-million), on Koh Samui, the country’s second-largest island. The terminal has been designed to accommodate large cruise ships and is part of 262 substantial…
Hotel101 Global, a venture supported by Jollibee Foods founder Tony Tan Caktiong, is marking its expansion into Thailand with an investment of US$200 million. This investment is aimed at the development of three new hotels in Southeast Asia’s top tourist…
Next month, Hanoi authorities are set to auction a two-hectare plot of land located in the city’s western region. The initial entry price has been established at VND1.06 trillion, or approximately US$40 million, which equates to VND52.9 million per square…
Hong Kong real estate developers are elevating their prices for newly built homes, following a pattern of successful sales. This trend is occurring amidst growing economic and political instability, as well as uncertainty revolving around interest rates.…
Central Pattana, a leading retail and property development company, has unveiled ambitious plans to invest approximately $3 billion to broaden its mixed-use portfolio over the next five years. Central Pattana’s proposed projects are poised to offer an…
The prime office space vacancy rates in Hong Kong’s central business district have once again dipped into single figures for the first time in over two years, marking a resurgence in demand within the previously struggling office market. A Turnaround in…
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) has successfully concluded the sale of Bukit Panjang Plaza, a prominent shopping mall in Singapore. The sale, which fetched a sum of US$332 million (S$428 million), is part of a larger strategy to optimize the…
A surge of new shopping centers is expected to hit the market in Taiwan this year as developers maintain their commitment to large-scale multipurpose ventures. One of the most anticipated launches is the Far Eastern Sogo Department Store’s Garden City in…
John Russell Saunders has recently been appointed as an executive director of the Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link Reit), effective immediately. For the time being, Saunders will be leading the group in tandem with Ng Kok Siong, the current executive…
In Hanoi, real estate speculators find themselves in difficulty as they attempt to sell apartments, even after dropping prices. The abundance of new, more affordable options coming into the market has caused homebuyers to hold off on purchases. Ngoc Huyen,…
The prominent Clementi Mall in Singapore has changed hands, with Cuscaden Peak Investments selling the property to The Elegant Group for a hefty sum of S$809 million. The Elegant Group’s Expanding Portfolio The Elegant Group, a business entity associated with…
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