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ខ្មែរ Urbanization and Architect
Luxury Branded Residences on Rise in Asia Pacific
- 22 May 2019
The majority of branded residential projects currently under construction globally, equaling 27%, are now located in Asia Pacific, according to a new Savills report. 120 completed, operational branded residential schemes are located in Asia Pacific with Thailand having 6% of schemes globally, making it the world's third biggest country market. Bangkok is one of the world’s biggest urban markets...
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Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link to Proceed After Costs Slashed
- 21 May 2019
After cancelling the Chinese-sponsored East Coast Rail Link in February 2019 due to concerns about the huge price tag, the Malaysian government has announced work will restart after costs have been slashed by US$5 billion. The first two phases of the 688km rail link will cost about $10.6bn, rather than the original estimate of $15.9bn, according to a statement from the office of Prime Minister ...
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Competition Rises in Phnom Penh’s Retail Property Market
- 21 May 2019
Competition is increasing in Phnom Penh’s retail property sector as developers build new retail centres. New community malls and shopping centres that are set to be complete or open include Phnom Penh Megamall (formerly Parkson Mall), The Bridge, Downtown 93, Noro Mall and Olympia Plaza Mall. These new developments will increase total retail spaces to approximately 300,000 square metres. The re...
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Indonesia Considering Moving Its Capital
- 20 May 2019
The government of Indonesia is considering moving its capital Jakarta to the nearby island of Borneo due to concerns about overpopulation, urban gridlock and rapidly rising sea levels. The radical plan is focused on potentially establishing a new capital 900km away in Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan province. A team from the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affair...
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Cambodia Architect & Decor 2019
- 19 May 2019
The platform to create networking and business opportunities between international stakeholders and local Cambodia architects, project developers, interior designers as well as traders and distributors, will return on 6 – 8 June 2019 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center, Phnom Penh. Organisers, the Cambodian Society of Architects and ICVeX, retain the theme of “Design for bett...
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FC Barcelona New York Academy Developers Visit Cambodia to Provide Us Immigration Opportunity
- 17 May 2019
FC Barcelona New York developers, Prospect Sports Partners, delivered a keynote presentation to investors in Phnom Penh offering them the opportunity to immigrate to the United States under the US government’s EB-5 immigration program. FC Barcelona New York Academy Developers, Prospect Sports Partners, delivered a keynote presentation to investors in Phnom Penh offering them a chance to immigra...
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Value-based Asset Development Management
- 16 May 2019
By Michelangeloop The real estate industry is often defined as the process of buying and selling properties. In the 21st Century, real estate has grown into an industry that attracts professionals in fields including asset management, facilities management, and valuation and real estate. What are the differences between these roles? Asset Management: Jones (2008) defines asset management ...
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CBRE: Major Property Changes in Phnom Penh for Q1 2019
- 16 May 2019
International real estate agent CBRE Cambodia on 09 April 2019 launched its Phnom Penh property market review report featuring changes within the office, residential, retail, and landed property sector. As the market now focuses more on the office sector, the reports highlight that over the three-month period, supply of centrally-owned offices increased by 9,180 square metres while supply of st...
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China to Build Subway System in Metro Manila
- 16 May 2019
Photo: Wikipedia China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CECC) has won the contract to build a US$3.7bn, 11Km subway system in Manila, capital of the Philippines. The deal between Philippine Infradey, the local company developing the subway in Metropolitan Manila, and CECC, a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned China Railway Construction Corporation was announced on the Philippines s...
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A High-density and Urbanised Phnom Penh
- 15 May 2019
Many new office, residential and mixed-used developments are being built in Phnom Penh and one thing is guaranteed with all this development - a higher density urban centre for the city. For the city planners in Phnom Penh, attention needs to be given to the quality of infrastructure, and plans need to be made and implemented to ensure that there is a balance between the ever-increasing density...
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