How joining BRICS could give Thailand and Malaysia a new economic edge
Thailand and Malaysia are eyeing membership in the bloc of emerging nations
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Vietnam’s property market bounces back after scandalous downturn
Vietnam’s property scene has experienced its most traumatic period with corruption scandals sending the market into freefall
Why everyone is moving to Selangor and Johor: Malaysia’s real estate comeback
Malaysia’s upturn in fortunes is especially prevalent in secondary destinations such as Selangor and Johor
Thai real estate faces turbulence amid rising costs and economic challenges
High interest rates and rising inflation are hitting developers and end users in the Kingdom
Government rolls the dice: Indonesia’s bid to revitalise real estate ahead of elections
The outgoing government is banking on tax breaks and other incentives to revive the country’s residential sector
Aussie housing shift: Embracing vertical living in cities amidst challenges
Australia’s housing crisis is sparking a trend towards vertical living in its cities
Australian property’s rollercoaster: Surging rates, supply shortages
Soaring mortgage payments and other factors are putting a dampener on the real estate investment scene
Wind power: The Philippines spearheads Asia’s clean energy revolution
The Philippines has set aside its history of rejecting renewables and is setting its sights on becoming the region’s top green power producer
Singapore rent prices stabilise as foreigner influx slows and housing stock grows
Skyrocketing rent prices come back down to earth as a post-pandemic influx of foreigners slows and new housing stock is bolstered
From zero to hero: Luxury real estate’s meteoric rise in Thailand
The country’s real estate scene is experiencing a slow period, except for its supercharged luxury market
When the chips are down in Cambodia
The country’s property sector has slowed dramatically following the boom years, but affordable housing initiatives and interest from local buyers offer chinks of light
Sri Lanka a safe haven for investors
When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed this year, the country’s real estate sector—traditionally regarded as a relatively safe bet for investors—remained surprisingly immune to the devastation
The call of home: Indian real estate is back on track
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) lured by the weak rupee and better offerings in the luxury residential sector are helping to put the country’s real estate market back on course
Bright future awaits Indonesia as economy rebounds and consumer sentiment improves
The nation’s real estate market remains moribund following the pandemic. But strong housing demand and bright economic tidings offer grounds for optimism
Singapore loses balance as supply chain sends property prices into overdrive
While the resilience of the housing market is a testament to the city-state’s strong economic fundamentals, it has strained a model the government has long tried to keep stable
Local heroes liberate Phnom Penh’s condo sector through growing investments
Phnom Penh’s condo boom has slowed, but developers are reaping dividends by catering to the country’s growing investor class
Commercial real estate recoups as hybrid work model takes over work from home set up
The future for Asia’s commercial real estate sector looks more secure as hybrid and more traditional office models regain momentum
Korean President flinches as reelections near, ruling afflicted by towering real estate prices
Haunted by soaring property prices, South Korea’s leader is eyeing the 2022 presidential elections with trepidation
The Philippines’ office space market goes into a freefall
Lockdown disruption, evolving work conditions, and an exodus by offshore gaming operators have sent the office space sector into freefall
Thailand takes a shot in the dark to restore real estate market confidence
Thailand’s pandemic nightmare is not yet over -- and with national vaccination efforts proceeding slowly, investor confidence in the country’s real estate market is suffering
Wealthy Khmer cause a stir in the property market as they reassess their investment options
Affluent locals are investing in landed developments and even dipping their toes into the foreigner-dominated condo market
Pandemic halts Indonesia’s Omnibus Law designed to revive the real estate market
A wide-ranging Omnibus Law, designed to set the agenda for President Jokowi’s second term, has yet to have the desired impact
Southeast Asia in recovery, shows promise for the real estate sector
Constituent nations are emerging from the pandemic, with their real estate sectors showing unmistakable signs of life
Bangkok’s towering skyline reveals a glut of supply and numerous postponed project launches
With the 2020 global pandemic accelerating a sluggish trend in its property market, Thailand’s years of strong growth and brisk sales may be over
