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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…
In a show of high demand for affordable housing in Hanoi, individuals queued overnight during the past weekend to submit their applications for the social housing project, Calyx Residence. With the limited quantity of 466 apartments available in the…
Central Pattana, a division of Thailand’s Central Group that specializes in property development, plans to infuse a staggering 21 billion baht (US$640 million) into the creation of an expansive new shopping and lifestyle hub in northern Bangkok. The Central…
The residential property landscape in Jakarta is showing subtle yet telling signs of adjustment, with average apartment prices edging upward by less than 1% in the second quarter of 2025. According to the latest report from Colliers, the average asking price…
Atop the Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore, a new pickleball court has recently emerged, allowing players to enjoy their game with the stunning Marina Bay Sands as a backdrop. Since its launch in February, staying guests can reserve the court for SGD40 (US$31)…
In the heart of Tokyo, the rental landscape tells a distinct story. A recent report from Savills reveals that the city is dominated by compact living spaces, with apartments typically ranging from 30 to 45 square meters—ideal for the single urban…
Amid a rapidly evolving logistics landscape, Thailand’s Greater Bangkok market is poised for significant changes in warehouse rental dynamics. According to a recent report from JLL, the prime grade warehouse rental rate is expected to experience a slight…
Jakarta’s serviced apartment market is on the cusp of transformation, driven by the recent inauguration of the Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan by Accor, which has unveiled 240 new units. As reported by Colliers, this addition propels the total supply…
Vietnam is on the cusp of a demographic shift, with 16.1 million citizens aged 60 and above, representing 16% of the population. By 2038, this figure is expected to climb to 20%, and further to 25% by 2050, according to projections. As the nation grapples…
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