The proposed Urban Renewal Act will lower consent threshold needed for redevelopment. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South Korea Moves to Curb Rising Speculation in Home Market
South Korea plans fresh curbs on housing transactions in Seoul as Acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to take “all available steps” to prevent a frenzy in the property market that could potentially …
Seven major challenges for Vietnam’s property market in 2025
The imbalance between supply and demand and challenges from infrastructure and planning are two of the outstanding challenges for the Vietnamese real estate market in 2025, writes Nguyen Van Khoi, …
The Pearl: How Qatar Built Its Own Venice in the Middle East
Qatar transformed its coastline with The Pearl, a Venice-inspired island that merges luxury living with Gulf innovation.
US piles pressure on Yemen’s Houthis with new airstrikes
DUBAI ‒ The United States carried out new airstrikes on Yemen on Monday, the Houthis’ Al Masirah TV said, expanding the biggest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since President Donald …
Why are so many mainland Chinese making Malaysia their second home?
Thousands of mainland Chinese are choosing Malaysia’s laid-back vibes over their stressful lives back home. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rehda: RM180b sales target within reach as property market gains momentum
Malaysia’s property market is expected to strengthen in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) and is on track to achieve RM180 billion in sales this …
Dar Al Arkan unveils new Bentley home showrooms, expanding its constellation of luxury interior brands
Dar Al Arkan, Saudi Arabia’s premier real estate developer, has significantly bolstered its luxury lifestyle portfolio with the opening of two new Bentley Home showrooms in Riyadh and Jeddah. The …
Mumbai’s iconic Laxmi Nivas bungalow, once center for India’s freedom movement, sold for a massive Rs…
The historic Laxmi Nivas bungalow, located on Mumbai’s prestigious Nepean Sea Road, has been sold for Rs 276 crore, making it one of the most expensive real estate deals in Mumbai’s history. This …
Cyprus Business Now: Hellenic Bank, CySEC, housing availability, property prices
The Cypriot government on Thursday announced new measures aimed at increasing housing availability and stabilising property prices.Specifically, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou outlined a …