How property can be a force for good in Asia
Real estate is no longer seen only as an engine of profit but as a measure of how societies value people
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What comes next for Southeast Asian real estate in 2026
From return-to-office realities to climate and tech disruptions, Southeast Asia’s residential markets are being reshaped by deeper forces
Foreign demand recalibrates in Southeast Asia housing markets
Even amid global headwinds, Southeast Asia’s property markets hold appeal for foreign buyers
Tariffs and turmoil test Singapore homes as suburbs hold firm
Foreign levies, regional wars, and buyer fatigue are putting pressure on the city-state’s housing market
Gulf luxury markets lure global capital amid policy shift
Gulf nations are shaking off a reputation for overt bling to lead a post-pandemic luxury boom
China housing slump deepens as oversupply drags prices
Concerns remain over surplus inventory built by troubled property developers as prices continue to fall across all but a handful of major cities
From Niseko to Tokyo luxury real estate demand stays firm
Luxury real estate in the nation, from ski resorts to city penthouses, continues to attract international buyers and investors
Thailand advances digital finance with blockchain real estate push
Issues over marrying blockchain incentives to a physical asset class is hampering Thailand’s digital finance push
Johor Bahru emerges as a key economic partner to Singapore
Once regarded as a poor relation across the causeway, Johor Bahru is cementing its status as an integrated economic partner to Singapore
Vietnam sets new rules to reward clean energy producers
Vietnam’s government has passed new regulations allowing homeowners and landlords to sell solar power back to the national grid for the first time
Bangkok developers shift focus to safer low-rise and suburban projects
Concerns over Bangkok’s seismic safety in the wake of the recent Myanmar earthquake have prompted a shift toward low-rise developments
Asian infrastructure investments boost real estate and economic growth
Governments around Asia are spending billions to fuel infrastructure development to boost real estate and economic growth
Arquitectonica’s global impact reshapes skylines from Miami to Asia
Bernardo Fort-Brescia and his design practice Arquitectonica are making a seismic impact in Asia from an HQ in Florida
Park Kiara in Hanoi raises the bar for sustainable urban living
Park Kiara in Hanoi is a repudiation of low-density, car-dependent suburban sprawl
6 reasons Bekasi is rising as Greater Jakarta’s next hotspot
One of Greater Jakarta’s rising stars is prospering, thanks to ample recreation and a contingent of desirable housing projects
6 developments driving Asia’s green real estate shift
Developers are being incentivised to push a green agenda into daring new realms
The Philippines’ LIMA Estate drives sustainable industrial growth
LIMA Estate models a citywide vision that uplifts workers while appealing to climate-conscious employers
Malaysia property market rebounds with foreign interest and growth
The nation’s property market is stirring to life, fuelled by foreign buyers and major infrastructure drives
China’s renewable energy surge redefines housing norms and development
From exporting solar panels to building entire green-powered neighbourhoods, China’s renewable surge is redefining housing norms
Philippine real estate stays resilient amid political turmoil
The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte is a huge political plot twist. But the real estate sector in the Philippines is not (yet) flinching
Vietnam housing market poised for growth despite tariff challenges
With possible punitive US tariffs looming over the economy, Vietnam’s otherwise buoyant housing market has entered a cautious stage
Merging Thai heritage with global expertise at JARKEN
Sasivimol Sinthawanarong has forged a unique architectural identity via JARKEN, her award-winning practice
6 reasons why Bang Na is Bangkok’s hidden gem
This Bangkok enclave flaunts proximity to an international airport, top schools, and an array of real estate investment options
AI transforms Asia’s real estate sector: Enhancing valuation, customer interaction, and sustainability
From property valuation to measuring sustainability, AI is impacting nearly every aspect of Asia’s real estate industry
