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Vietnam Revised Land Law Allowing Property Rights for Overseas Vietnamese to Boost Real Estate Market
The recently revised Land Law, which extends land use rights to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and Vietnamese citizens living abroad, is anticipated to provide a significant impetus to the country’s real estate sector, according to Vietnamplus dated April 11, 2024. Lieu Nguyen, the global ambassador for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia at the US National Association of […]
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Dubai to Introduce World’s First Flying Taxi Early Next Year
Dubai, renowned for its innovation and luxury, is set to pioneer a groundbreaking advancement in urban transportation with the world’s first flying taxi. Joby Aviation, a California-based air-taxi company, has forged a partnership with the Dubai government to launch air taxi services in the city, slated to commence in 2026, with potential initial operations as […]
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Chinese Developer Shimao Faces Liquidation Order Over US$200Mil Loan
Chinese property developer Shimao Group is facing a liquidation petition filed by China Construction Bank (Asia) over a financial obligation of HK$1.6 billion (US$204 million), according to the company’s statement released on Monday and updated by Business Times Apr 8, 2024. In a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Shimao Group announced its intention […]
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China’s Real Estate Evolution: Lessons for Asia’s Economic Balance
China’s real estate sector has undergone a profound transformation, transitioning from a state-dominated model to a market-oriented approach, mirroring broader shifts in the Asia Pacific region. A detailed analysis of the changing real estate market impact on the Asian market by Kaize Zhu, a researcher at NUS University in Singapore and published by Eastasiaforum on […]
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Singapore New National Plan Commits Over US$15 Million on Scholarships for 15,000 Top Students to Study AI Technology
Singapore has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its global standing in business and innovation by injecting more than S$1 billion, equivalent to over US$743 million, into artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives over the next five years. The announcement came as part of Singapore’s 2024 National Budget, demonstrating a strategic push towards technological advancement and economic […]
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China’s Property Investment Sees 9% Decline in the First Two Months, Still Down but Slower than Last Year
Property investment in China witnessed a 9.0% year-on-year decline in the first two months of 2024, a notable improvement from the 24.0% fall recorded in December 2023, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Similarly, property sales by floor area experienced a 20.5% slide in January-February compared to a year earlier, showing […]
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China’s Minister of Housing: No Bailouts for Struggling Developers, Some Property Developers Can Go Bankruptcy If Necessary
In a pivotal move to address the enduring crisis in China’s real estate sector, the government has unequivocally rejected the rescue of financially beleaguered property developers, emphasizing the adherence to market laws and principles. The announcement, reported by NBC New York on March 11, 2024, underscores China’s commitment to rectifying the real estate market’s dysfunction […]
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New Ashton Asoke Condominium Worth US$168m Faces Demolition by Thai Supreme Court
The Ashton Asoke condominium, a 6-billion-baht (US$168 million) project located in Bangkok’s Watthana district, is on the brink of demolition following a Supreme Administrative Court ruling, according to Aseannow dated 8 March 2024. The court’s decision, issued in July last year, invalidated the building permit due to the insufficient width of the main entrance, a […]
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Australia Commits US$262 Million to Boost ASEAN Maritime and Development Initiatives
In a significant move to strengthen development and security in Southeast Asia, Australia has announced an infusion of an additional US$262.5 million into its programs in the region. This financial commitment was unveiled by Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the outset of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit held in Melbourne on Monday, 4 March 2024, according […]
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Banyan Group Unveils Ambitious US$2bn Luxury Residential Project in Phuket Amid Real Estate Resurgence
In a strategic move to capitalize on the resurging demand in the post-COVID-19 real estate landscape, Singapore-based Banyan Group has declared plans to construct the largest luxury residential venture on the pristine shores of Phuket, Thailand. As reported by Asia Nikkei on 1 February 2024, the US$2 billion Laguna Lakelands project is poised to set […]
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