Industry estimates confirm that, once land premiums, approvals, compliance, and infrastructure charges are added in, the government’s share can climb to 30–50% of project costs in urban markets.
Sri Lanka: An integrated resort experience takes root in Colombo with Nuwa, at City of Dreams
When City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened its doors on 2 August 2025, it added South Asia’s first integrated resort to Colombo’s growing skyline. The project has a model that combines ultra-luxury …
Sri Lanka ministers OK gaming tax hike, higher casino fee for locals
The Sri Lanka cabinet has approved a plan to increase the nation’s gaming tax and double the casino entry requirement for residents.
Nepal’s interim PM Karki vows to fix ‘failures’ that led to deadly Gen Z protests
Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday pledged to fight corruption, create jobs and raise living standards after a deadly wave of youth-led protests earlier this month toppled the …
Explainer-Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?
ARE EARTHQUAKES COMMON IN AFGHANISTAN? Hemmed in by rugged mountains, Afghanistan is prone to a range of natural disasters, but its earthquakes cause the most fatalities, killing about 560 people on …
Standout Developers Celebrate 20 Years of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards was celebrated in style at the Dusit Thani Bangkok where more than 40 award categories recognised Thailand’s real estate excellence.
IPO-Pakistan Launches New Complaint Management System
The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) inaugurated the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Complaint Management System …
Rehda: Property launches plunge 26pc in first half of 2025, terraced houses remain Malaysians’ favourite
Property launches in Malaysia fell 26 per cent to 12,938 units in the first half of 2025, from 17,404 in the second half of 2024.Real Estate and …
Red Sea Homes Priced Up to $40 Million in Saudi Property Boom
Luxury villas and apartments are sprouting up on an archipelago in the Red Sea just off Saudi Arabia’s shores, becoming the latest symbol of the boom in the kingdom’s property market.
Positive outlook for property sector on higher incomes
The property sector is in the midst of a multi-year upcycle, driven by rising household incomes, policy tailwinds and Malaysia’s transition toward a high-value economy.