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Fairmont and Asset World Corp Open 474-Room Hotel in Bangkok
The luxury property in Sukhumvit adds 474 rooms to Bangkok’s premier commercial and hospitality corridor.
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Minjun ParkReal Estate
Hong Kong Luxury Homeowners Take Steep Cuts as Bel-Air House Sells for HK$138 Million
A 3,792-square-foot residence in Pok Fu Lam changed hands at a 21 per cent discount to its 2018 purchase price.
Rajiv MenonReal Estate
Japan Plans Fiscal 2027 Condo Tax Overhaul to Curb Urban Speculation
Average prices for new central Tokyo apartments topped record levels in the first half of 2026 as foreign and domestic cash buyers squeezed out regular homeowners.
Sarah ChenReal Estate
Robinsons Malls Adds Accessibility Upgrades Across Philippine Network
Robinsons Land Corp. Is retrofitting physical mall assets and daily operations after its Las Pinas site secured disability-friendly honours.
Rajiv MenonReal Estate
Simon Property Group Revenue Jumps 20 per Cent as Retailer Leasing Surges
The global mall operator signed more than 1,200 lease deals in the second quarter as Asian beauty brands and specialty retailers expanded space.
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Ayala Land Signs Makro Wholesale for Four Mixed-Use Luzon Estates
Thailand’s CP Axtra and Ayala Corp. Will roll out four large-format wholesale stores across Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cavite.
Minjun ParkReal Estate
Scentre Group Lifts Full-Year Guidance to 23.79 Cents on High Mall Occupancy
Westfield operator Scentre Group raised its full-year earnings target after first-half funds from operations rose 4.4 per cent to $612 million.
Maria SantosReal Estate
Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Buys Tokyo Best Western for $55 Million
The 87-room Akasaka hotel changes hands at a 20 percent discount to its appraised value with completion set for September.
Maria SantosReal Estate
France Prepares Saudi-Backed Deal for Japanese Dragon Ball Theme Park
Greater Paris regional authorities spent 18 months preparing the project, aiming to establish an entertainment destination on the scale of Disneyland.
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Australia CBD Retail Vacancy Rises to 10.8% on Melbourne Supply Wave
New shopping center openings lifted Melbourne’s vacancy rate to 8.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, even as shop vacancies fell across Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth.
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Fire Engulfs Cars at Kuala Lumpur’s KL Gateway Mall
A fire broke out in the parking garage of KL Gateway Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 17, 2026. The incident resulted in the destruction of a BMW and damage to a Perodua Axia, though no injuries were reported.
Sarah ChenReal Estate
Resintech Subsidiary Secures RM41 Million for Hostel and Retail Project in Selangor
Johan Panglima (M) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysian plastic manufacturer Resintech Bhd, has obtained RM41 million in financing from Alliance Islamic Bank. The funds will support a new development featuring hostel units and four retail shops in Selangor,…
Rajiv MenonReal Estate
Singapore’s Sentosa Cove: Once a Luxury Haven, Now a Hotspot for Residential Resale Losses
Over the past three years, approximately 64.5% of residential resale transactions in Singapore’s exclusive Sentosa Cove district have resulted in losses, according to data from local real estate platform, Mogul.sg. This figure marks a rise from the 62.8%…
Rajiv MenonReal Estate
Booming Demand Boosts Hotel Room Rates in HCMC by 20% in Second Quarter
The average price of hotel rooms in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) experienced a 20% increase on a year-by-year basis in the second quarter, reaching VND2.4 million (US$92) per night as a result of robust demand. This surge in demand was largely fueled by…
Minjun ParkReal Estate
Heartland 66 Adds Fresh Retail Flavors: 24KR Korean Trend Zone and Greenhouse by Edgestreet Sprout in Wuhan Mall
Heartland 66, located in Wuhan, China, is broadening its retail landscape with the introduction of two novel concepts: the 24KR Korean Trend Zone and Greenhouse by Edgestreet. This move is part of a larger strategy to transition away from conventional retail,…
Maria SantosReal Estate
Retail Guru Leo Tsoi to Spearhead Hang Lung Properties as New CEO
Hang Lung Properties, a prominent Hong Kong property development firm, recently announced the appointment of retail expert, Leo Tsoi, as their new CEO and Executive Director. His tenure is scheduled to commence effectively as of October 1. In an initial…
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