From tokenized public spending trials to government bond pilots, the state is aggressively pushing public finance onto distributed ledgers.
Empty Skyscrapers: China’s Property Slump Still Throttling Growth
The world’s tallest unoccupied skyscraper was meant to boast a rooftop pool and a luxury hotel after completion, but instead it has stood deserted in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for years.
China’s Real Estate Market Expectations Rebound in First Half, NBS Says
China’s real estate market saw improving supply and demand dynamics in the first half of the year, helping lift market expectations, according to a senior statistics official. The improvement was …
China Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 4.3% as Weak Domestic Demand and Property Slump Drag Down Quarterly Growth
China’s economy expanded at its slowest pace since late 2022 in the second quarter, missing market expectations as weak domestic demand and a prolonged property downturn outweighed strong exports.
Bahrain property sector suffers
Bahrain’s real estate market is passing through a critical phase and the situation is more serious than it was during ‘Suq Al Manakh’ crash more than two decades ago, a leading businessman has warned.
Investor confidence keeps realty market focused on key property segments
Qatar s real estate market continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained investor confidence in 2025, with the vast majority of …
UAE ultra-luxury property boom draws global wealth as UHNWIs migrate for stability
The UAE’s political stability, investor-friendly tax regime, world-class infrastructure and exceptional quality of life are expected to continue attracting affluent individuals from around the world, …
India, UK and Egypt dominate Dubai property search rankings
The findings provide an early indication of where buyer demand may be building, although the company stressed that online search activity should not be interpreted as a direct measure of future transa …
China’s economy is slowing despite record exports. Here’s what’s going wrong
China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in three years in the April-June quarter, even as exports surged. The gap underscores how a property slump, weak spending and job uncertainty are weighing on …
Where is the priciest residential property? Hong Kong keeps crown, but livability drops
Deutsche Bank cuts the financial hub’s quality-of-life standing as soaring expenses squeeze households, and Seoul emerges as a tech-driven regional competitor Hong Kong has retained its position as …