The end of China’s Third Plenum this week brought few signs that the top leadership is preparing to unleash major steps to boost demand or arrest the nation’s property slump. OPEC+ delegates, ...
China’s stubborn savers ignore inducements to spend as growth slows
Chinese consumer spending has failed to respond to government measures even though household deposits are slowing and banks have slashed interest rates, a sign risk-averse residents prefer to repay debt and buy wealth management products.
Philippines Building Airport in South China Sea Amid Beijing Tensions
The Philippines has commenced the development of an airport on Pag-asa Island in the South China Sea, amid ongoing territorial disputes and rising tensions with Beijing.The ContextTensions in the South China Sea have been a longstanding issue,
Lhoopa scores $80 million to tackle the Philippines’ affordable housing shortfall
Lhoopa wants to make quality affordable housing a reality in the Philippines, where a severe dwelling shortage is projected to more than triple to 22 million units by 2040. The company secured $80 ... ( read original story ...)
Real estate sector expected to hit pre-pandemic levels
THE Philippines' real estate industry is expected to return to its pre-pandemic levels due to increasing demand across various sectors, especially for office spaces, Lobien Realty said in its midyear ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Student Protests Update: Internet Blackout, Over 30 Killed, Schools Closed
More than 30 people have died as thousands of students clashed with armed police in Bangladesh over the last week. At least 19 lost their lives on Thursday. The protest, over the allocation of ... ( read original story ...)
When a home is ‘enemy property’
Faisal Azim Abbasi and others face uncertainty as government auctions 'enemy properties' across India, impacting generations of occupants. ( read original story ...)
5 Things NRIs Must Keep In Mind While Investing In Real Estate In India
Experts believe that the NRI investment in India is strong on the back of several compelling reasons. At present, the Indian rupee being weak against the US dollar, significantly lowers the cost of ... ( read original story ...)
TOI’s Right To Excellence to take place on July 22; to focus on India’s aging population with Senior Well-Being Summit
The 10th edition of The Times of India’s flagship property Right To Excellence is all set to take place on on July 22 in New Delhi with special focus on the well-being of senior citizens and India's ... ( read original story ...)
In China, property rights take wrong turn
China's economy, long an engine of world growth, has been sputtering lately. During the second quarter of 2024, it grew at an annual rate of 4.7%—down from an average 7% a year during the past decade. ( read original story ...)