Despite growing awareness of the need to diversify, a recent Manulife survey found that cash remains the most important tool for retirement preparation for one in three people. Read more Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
China tech giant JD.Com unit, two other firms plan $1 billion Singapore REIT, sources say
The property investment arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.Com and two other firms plan to launch a Singapore-based real estate investment trust (REIT) with assets potentially valued at more than $1 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuels branded home surge with outbound resort capital
Singapore is playing a critical role as a strategic base for outbound investment into Southeast Asia’s booming branded residences sector. ( read original story ...)
JD.com’s property unit joins 2 firms in a US$1 billion Singapore Reit, sources say
JD Property is setting up the US$1 billion Reit with Swiss investment firm Partners Group and Hillhouse’s EZA Hill Property, sources said. ( read original story ...)
Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in August 2025
Home prices in Israel fell in May and June for the fourth month in a row, as sales data reflected the impact of Israel’s 12-day war with Iran for the first time. The housing market has cooled in ... ( read original story ...)
UAE holiday, petrol price changes, tax update, Saudi property reforms, new Kuwait laws – 10 things you missed this week
From a new UAE holiday and petrol price changes to a significant tax update, Saudi property reforms and new Kuwait laws — here are 10 big Gulf business stories you may have missed this week ... ( read original story ...)
Property Investment in UAE: Foreigner’s Guide (2025)
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), property ownership is open to both residents and non-residents in designated freehold areas, making it one of the most accessible markets in the region for foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Residential property trends key for developers
Property developers need to be alert to changing demand and global uncertainties to maintain resilience, especially within the residential market, says real estate experts. ( read original story ...)
Turkey bars Israeli ships from its ports, restricts airspace
Turkey has fiercely criticised Israel's offensive in Gaza and accuses it of committing genocide in the Palestinian enclave.
Turkey severs trade ties, closes airspace for Israel
Turkey has stopped all trade with Israel and closed its airspace for Israeli aircraft, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told parliament on Friday. Speaking during a Gaza-focused session of the Turkish ...