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HSBC has made a significant stride in expanding its footprint in Singapore by opening its fourth and largest wealth center in the city-state. Situated on the 33rd floor of the Singapore Land Tower, the wealth center spans 7,884 square feet and is equipped…
The Australian Federal Government has made significant strides towards safeguarding the validity of cash as a payment mode for everyday necessities by issuing key provisional regulations mandating the acceptance of cash for fuel and groceries. Details of the…
Bangkok’s condominium market continued to feel the squeeze in the second quarter of 2025, with only two new projects launching and a mere 405 units introduced. This staggering figure marks the lowest level of new launches in 15 years, as reported by Knight…
The corporate world is buzzing, and Tokyo’s office leasing market is feeling the effects. According to the latest insights from JLL, a robust demand from companies is set to keep leasing volumes strong in the latter half of the year. The appetite for office…
Record growth is on the horizon for Jakarta’s logistics sector as the city prepares for a significant surge in demand for industrial spaces by FY2025. A recent report from JLL forecasts that nearly 250,000 square meters of new logistics facilities will become…
As Asian retail continues to evolve at a rapid pace, recent data reveals a fascinating landscape reflecting both resilience and transformation. As of October 2023, retail in the region is showing signs of recovery post-pandemic, driven by an increase in…
In the first quarter of this year, Singapore experienced a rise in retail vacancy rates, a phenomenon attributed to the healthy demand for prime locations and steady rental growth, as reported by real estate specialists Savills. Increased Retail Vacancy Rate…
Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong sent a letter of congratulations to Amanda Ngoc Nguyen as she became the first woman of Vietnamese woman to fly into space in a historic all-female crew this week. Blue Origin, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, organized a…
Hong Kong is one of the most competitive markets in the world when it comes to locating office spaces. As one of Asia’s premiere business hubs and the world’s freest economy, many companies – both local and international – are all vying for the best office…
On one hand, the satellite communications industry is pressured to deliver universal connectivity. On the other, the industry has a part to play in mitigating potential damage of uncontrolled growth in space. Telecom Review Asia Pacific interviews Peter…
We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, exclaimed John Fitzgerald Kennedy in 1962. Today, despite the hardships and challenges, there are myriad private operators striking out…
A new perfume backed by a kickstarter campaign is inspired by NASA astronauts’ descriptions of the smell of space. According to a Designboom feature, Eau de Space – developed by chemist and Omega Ingredients founder Steve Pearce – is a perfume based on the…
Coworking startup WeWork plans to open two more offices in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 this month. One of them will be at Lim Tower 3, and rents will start at VND6.9 million ($297) per month for a single-seat, according to the company’s website. Another…
India will take on more than 65 million sqft of new mall space by the end of 2022, according to a new report from real estate services firm Anarock. The report shows the region’s top seven cities will account for 72 percent of the new mall space, while tier 2…
Furniture firm Fritz Hansen has launched a Jaime Hayon-designed showroom in the Chinese city of Xi’an. The new 1000sqm gallery, represents a stage in the brand’s ambition to become the largest Danish brand in China, is Fritz Hansen’s first store in China and…
Co-working firm The We Company (previously WeWork) has opened a retail venture and public workspace in New York. The Made by We retail space, cafe and workplace can be used by anyone without the need for a membership, with workstations and meeting rooms…
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