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Three Indicators: Glimmer of Hope for APAC Real Estate Market, but Depending on China
China’s reopening and the perception that interest rates are nearing their peak have led to brighter economic prospects in the region. However, Q1saw a dip in commercial real estate investment, plunging to its lowest level since 2010. Commercial Real Estate Investment and Sector Analysis: The office sector continues to face pressure, primarily due to high […]
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China’s Property Market Struggles Persist as Shimao Group Faces Failed Auction and Sino-Ocean Group Sees Bond Decline
The challenges gripping China’s property market continue to intensify, with alarming developments emerging in the country’s ongoing real estate debt crisis. Shimao Group Holdings Ltd., a defaulting developer, experienced a setback as a $1.8 billion project failed to attract a buyer at a forced auction, even with a significant discount, according to Yahoo Finance. In […]
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Scandinavian Airlines Pioneers All-Electric Flight Experience with Bookings Now Open
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has made a groundbreaking announcement on 2nd June, revealing that bookings are now open for its inaugural commercial flights on electricity-powered planes, scheduled to commence in 2028. In a press release issued by the airline, SAS has commenced registration for 30 coveted seats on one of its three all-electric inaugural flights. Notably, […]
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9k Cambodian Tourist Influx Signals Promising Summer for Phu Quoc Island
In a testament to the growing allure of Phu Quoc Island, located off Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam, approximately 9,000 Cambodian tourists have flocked to its shores within the first five months of this year. This surge in Cambodian visitors highlights the potential of the Cambodian market for the island’s tourism industry, as reported […]
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Chinese Real Estate Market Faces Strain in May, Experts Caution
Amidst growing concerns, the Chinese real estate market experienced a tense period in May 2023, as indicated by a report from the US-based China Beige Book. Despite a surge in prices in April, housing sales in China witnessed a decline, as revealed by a survey of 1,085 business research companies conducted from 18th to 25th […]
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Chinese & Russian Flocks Buying Real Estate in Thailand, Why Not Cambodia?
Amidst a surge in real estate investments from Chinese and Russian buyers in Thailand, Cambodia’s real estate market finds itself at a pivotal juncture, poised to learn valuable lessons from its neighboring country. Thailand’s Real Estate Information Centre (REIC) reports an unprecedented influx of Chinese and Russian investors, with Chinese buyers alone accounting for 49% […]
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Exquisite US$2 Million Motorhome Redefines Luxury Travel with 5-Star Hotel Experience
A Paradigm Shift in Mobile Luxury: Unveiling the US$2M Motorhome Designed as a 5-Star Hotel In the realm of mobile opulence, a remarkable creation has taken the luxury travel scene by storm. At first glance, it may resemble an ordinary vehicle, but this exceptional motorhome, priced at a staggering US$1.7 million, transcends all expectations with […]
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Siam Makro Plc to Invest Over US$800 Million in Retail and Wholesale Business Expansion
Siam Makro Plc, the operator of Makro cash & carry stores and Lotus hypermarkets, has announced plans to invest 25.3-27.5 billion baht (over US$800 million) this year to expand its retail and wholesale businesses. According to Saowaluck Thithapant, Group Chief Executive of Siam Makro, ” This move is in anticipation of a positive impact on […]
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Russians Overtake Chinese to Become Biggest Phuket Condo Buyers as Russia-Ukraine War Continues
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian investors have become the leading purchasers of condominiums in Phuket, Thailand, overtaking Chinese buyers from the top spot. “Last year, Russians became the leading purchasers of condominiums on the island, dislodging Chinese buyers from the top spot. According to Thailand’s Real Estate Information Centre, 40% of […]
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Thailand Expects US$3bn Foreign Investment This Year
A minimum of 100 billion baht is expected to flow into Thailand through foreign investment, supported by several factors. “The active foreign investment is supported by the country being fully open in terms of both tourism and investment, as well as anticipated expansion of production bases in Thailand by international firms, particularly in industries with […]
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