Singapore tops Knight Frank’s list of green-rated cities in the Asia Pacific region
More tenants are choosing buildings with green features as awareness of the effects of climate issues spreads throughout the region
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Climate heroes emerge in Malaysian real estate as value of ESG comes into clear focus
The disruptions and uncertainties faced in the past couple of years have been deemed as a warning sign by leading industry players
Sustainability & infrastructure to support the Philippines’ property sector
This is the best time to invest in Philippine real estate, as prices are still low, offering a window of opportunity to investors
Cities within cities: Time for townships in Asia
Township developments that prioritise smaller, localised areas are increasingly seen as an answer to sustainability challenges
Waste management and climate resilience, key to Indonesia’s green economy
Policymakers can use the pandemic to bolster Indonesia’s shift towards a greener economy
Singapore starts focusing on data centres that meet environmental sustainability standards
Sustainability is seen as a competitive difference by 57 percent of data center providers
Indonesia uses green economy to create jobs
Investing in the green economy sector could create at least a dozen more job opportunities compared to the conventional economy sector
Is sustainability a luxury not everyone can afford?
Global brand IKEA believes that, as a business, they possess huge responsibilities that impact the world’s most topical, critical needs
Talking carbon zero goals with Prof. Jason Pomeroy
With experiences in designing energy-efficient homes in Malaysia and Singapore, he shares his thoughts on sustainability and carbon negative design
Proptech paves the way for green building adoption in developing countries
Through technology, emerging countries will be able to democratise green buildings and advance the adoption of green certifications
Meet Curtis Chin, a passionate advocate for sustainability
He has been tirelessly advocating for sustainability both in his role as US ambassador to the Asian Development Bank and now as a consultant for think tanks and private sector firms
71% of Thais show delay in their house purchases
Financial instability from COVID-19 is one challenge to investing in property, including political instability
PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit opens its 2021 virtual edition with calls to harness the power of data to revolutionise the sector
Data-driven insights underpin timely conversations on proptech, green building, urban resilience, smart cities, and sustainability
Liter of Light: Illuminating developing nations one household at a time
A simple tech could serve as a beacon for households living in the dark
Taiwan promotes ESG and shares future plans for its industries
More medium and small businesses must take the steps to meet ESG standards
Bamboo, a viable construction material for a sustainable future
Troy Carter of Rizome, winner of the 2020 Tech Innovation Award at the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit, shares his team’s climate-positive alternative to steel and concrete, both environmentally harmful materials
A developer’s guide to going green: Benefits, financing, certification
IFC's Prashant Kapoor explains why green buildings are lucrative investments and shares the vast number of financing options available
Living sustainably and responsibly for our future and our children’s future
‘Many of us will live to see the cities of tomorrow, but all of our children will’
Taiwan to be a regional hub for solutions in environmental protection
The country has already cleaned up 93 percent of polluted farmland
Sri Lanka sees clean energies as key for building a green economy
The government is seeking foreign funding for green bonds to meet the country’s climate commitments
PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit announces its ‘Data Revolution’ and speaker line-up for 2021 virtual edition
Global experts will deliver insights and practical studies on proptech, smart cities, and sustainable development
Asian Development Bank plans for $66 billion in financing for climate mitigation
The lender will boost its climate financing goals and reduce carbon emissions in Asia by retiring coal-fired power plants
New South Wales aims to produce 110,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year
The Australian coal-exporting state plans to offer an incentive of AUD3 billion to attract hydrogen projects
Calling all start-ups: Apply now for PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit’s 2021 Tech Innovation Award
We’re looking for the boldest and brightest innovators in proptech –– share with us your real estate tech and we’ll publicise your story to the world
