While China Controls Most of the Real Estate Market, Japan Continues to Dominate ASEAN’s Major Economies
Though growing rapidly, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Southeast Asia focuses more on tertiary industries like finance, construction, and real estate. It is particularly prominent in less-developed economies such as Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. According to a recent study by Guanie Lim and Chengwei Xu, China’s FDI in these sectors may complement, rather than […]
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Vietnam Ranks as Southeast Asia’s Least Transparent Real Estate Market
Vietnam’s real estate market has been ranked as the least transparent in Southeast Asia, placing 49th out of 89 countries and territories in JLL’s 2024 Global Real Estate Transparency Index. The report places Vietnam behind regional peers Singapore (13th), Thailand (32nd), Malaysia (33rd), Indonesia (40th), and the Philippines (45th) in terms of transparency, highlighting key […]
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Malaysia Completes Merdeka, World’s 2nd Tallest Skyscraper at 678.9m Amid Concerns Over Demand
Malaysia has added yet another architectural marvel to its skyline with the completion of the 678.9-metre Merdeka 118, now the world’s second-tallest building, following only Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The towering structure, which will be fully open to the public later this year, further cements Kuala Lumpur’s position as a city of super-tall skyscrapers. However, the […]
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Japanese Companies Pull Out of China as Vietnam Becomes Next Destination
Japanese companies are becoming increasingly cautious about operating in China, as supply chain risks, anti-espionage legislation, and rising geopolitical tensions create an uncertain environment. A recent survey by Teikoku Databank reveals that the number of Japanese companies in China has decreased by 9.4% since its peak in 2012, with 13,034 businesses currently operating in the […]
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Foreign Investors Turn Cautious as China’s Real Estate Market Faces Challenges
Amid growing uncertainty in China’s real estate market, foreign investors are becoming increasingly selective, with many shying away from commercial properties, according to Asia.nikkei dated 05 August 2024. In the first half of 2024, cross-border deals in China’s commercial real estate sector dropped by 13% year-on-year, totalling US$3.3 billion. This downturn reflects broader concerns about […]
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Asia Real Estate Investments Drop 13% Amid Delayed Rate Cuts & Market Repricing
The recent decline in real estate investments across the Asia Pacific can be attributed to several factors, including delayed interest rate cuts and economic volatility. The US$22.9 billion investment volume in Q2 2024 marks a significant retreat as investors await clearer signals from central banks regarding monetary policy adjustments. This wait-and-see approach has tempered investment […]
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Cambodia’s Mid-2024 Economic Update: Sharp Decline in Credit Growth Signals Business Slowdown, Rising NPL Ratios Across Sectors
A significant decline in credit growth indicates a slowdown in business activities nationwide. This trend is accompanied by rising non-performing loan ratios (NPLRs) across all major sectors, including commercial banks, mortgages, construction, and real estate activities, according to recent data from the National Bank of Cambodia for Q1 2024 and updated by CBRE Cambodia on […]
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Surge in Foreign Investment Bolsters Vietnam’s Real Estate Market
Vietnam’s property market is witnessing a significant surge in foreign investment, fuelled by favourable economic conditions, legal reforms, and strategic infrastructure development. In the first five months of 2024, foreign investors poured nearly US$1.98 billion into the property sector, marking a 70% year-on-year increase, according to VnExpress International. This influx of capital underscores the growing […]
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Experts Predict Recovery for Phnom Penh Real Estate Market with Strategic Adjustments
The Phnom Penh real estate market is currently undergoing a necessary correction phase, which is painful yet vital for moving forward to the next cycle. This correction is seen as a necessary step to stabilize the market and prepare it for future growth, according to Ms. Kim KinKesa, Managing Director of CBRE Cambodia in a […]
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Analysts Doubt Efficacy of China’s US$43.5 Billion Housing Initiative
China’s latest US$43.5 Billion housing initiative targets the country’s vacant property crisis, but analysts argue it’s insufficient to resolve the ongoing issues that have plagued the sector for nearly three years. The initiative, announced last Friday, aims to fund bank loans for state companies to purchase unsold housing stock, but concerns remain about the measure’s […]
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