THE Philippines is expected to end 2025 on a cautious upswing, supported by holiday spending, remittances and year-end bonuses, although analysts warned that a …
Joy City’s Hong Kong exit throws mainland China’s property strains into sharp relief
Cofco’s Joy City Property is quitting the Hong Kong bourse after 12 years, joining the wave of mainland developers that have already exited.
Major insurer’s shares plummet as deadly Hong Kong fire rages
China Taiping Insurance is coming under renewed attention after its role as an underwriter on a Hong Kong housing estate was revealed during the city’s worst fire disaster in more than 60 years.
Intel Rejects TSMC’s Allegations of Trade-Secret Leaks as Legal Battle Escalates
Intel has firmly denied accusations from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) that one of its executives, Wei-Jen Lo, leaked sensitive trade secrets after leaving TSMC to join the U.S.
Dh500 is All You’ll Need to Co-Own Property in the UAE Soon
Getting into UAE real estate is about to get way easier — as in, Dh500 easy. Property Finder announced a new partnership with investment platform Stake, letting users co-own properties with others for …
Yemen: Council approves conclusions calling for a renewed momentum in the peace efforts
Today, the Council approved conclusions on Yemen expressing the EU’s grave concern over the deterioration of the security, economic and humanitarian situation in the country. The EU will continue to …
South Korea keeps rates steady as FX risks limit easing scope
South Korea’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged as widely expected on Thursday as a tumbling won reduced the scope for further easing and policymakers waited to see how the government’s steps …
South Korea holds rates as expected
South Korea’s central bank kept policy interest rates unchanged as widely expected on Thursday as a tumbling won reduced the scope for further easing and policymakers waited to see how the …
Japan Reflation Unlocks Investment Opportunity in Real Estate
TOKYO–Japan’s economy is finally reflating after years of stagnation. Though rising interest rates are typically seen as a headwind for real estate, in Japan, the shift is unlocking opportunities for …
China’s Property Crisis Deepens as Vanke Risks Default | Vantage with Palki Sharma
China’s real estate sector faces new turmoil as Vanke, once the country’s largest developer, teeters on the edge of default. Investor confidence has plummeted, with Vanke’s bonds losing over 30% in …