International

Business

Outlook for Hong Kong’s high-end homes to brighten in 2025

Luxury property prices to rise as much as 5 per cent next year, with rents also set to increase by the same level, Ricacorp’s Derek Chan says.

26 Dec 2024 - 7:00AM

International Property

Chinese firms seek European base for factories amid trade tensions, tariffs

25 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM

International Property

Dubai developers escalate efforts to sell properties to rich Chinese

23 Dec 2024 - 7:00AM

Business

Asia housing and property

Chinese investors advised to tread carefully in Thai property market amid scams

Foreign buyers face legal hurdles and scams, risking significant financial losses, according to Thai law firm.

19 Dec 2024 - 9:05AM

Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has become a popular real estate investment hotspot for overseas investors. Photo: Shutterstock

Business

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong outshines Singapore as demand for flexible office space grows: report

Bengaluru and Makati are the hottest spots as demand surged by 107 and 47 per cent, respectively, according to a study.

19 Dec 2024 - 9:22AM

Banking & Finance

Banking & finance

US banks face rising distress as commercial property values slump

Smaller US banks ramp up loan modifications amid slumping commercial property values.

15 Dec 2024 - 11:38AM

Business

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s hotel industry faces ‘worrying’ troubles in tax and Trump

A 3 per cent tax on hotel guests on January 1 and looming troubles from the Trump presidency could undermine the city’s tourism sector.

8 Dec 2024 - 4:03PMvideocam

Travellers at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Elson Li

Business

International Property

Hongkongers pour fresh capital into Japan’s booming hospitality sector

The favourable view of Japan’s hospitality sector is underpinned by the country’s improving economic prospects.

2 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

Business

International Property

Citic enlarges Saudi Arabia footprint with 3,500-flat Riyadh project

The project, also called Khuzam Hills, comprises several phases, the first of which is scheduled for delivery in 2026, according to the website of Citic’s partner Rafal.

19 Nov 2024 - 1:56PM

Business

International Property

Why Trump election is good and bad for Chinese property investors in the US

Trump tax cuts, tariffs will keep interest rates high, but current owners will benefit from his presidency.

11 Nov 2024 - 7:01AM

Donald Trump pointed to supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, on election night. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Business

Hong Kong property

As Hong Kong and Singapore age, health businesses loom larger in property market

As the average age in Hong Kong and Singapore rises, landlords and developers need to become more in tune with the medical industry.

3 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM

People cross the street in Central. Photo: Eugene Lee

Business

International Property

Could India surpass China as an Asian real estate investment hotspot?

India’s booming economy and growing demand for office space are making it a magnet for many global players.

28 Oct 2024 - 9:36AM

China Business

International Property

Data centres push Asia’s cross-border property investment towards 2-year high

Anticipated growth of 50 per cent will drive 2024 cross-border investments to about US$48 billion, according to Knight Frank.

16 Oct 2024 - 3:56PM

Business

International Property

Japanese hotels a magnet for Hong Kong investors to diversify, mitigate risks

Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International.

7 Oct 2024 - 1:24PM

The night shopping street at Dotonbori, a famous destination for tourists in Osaka. Photo: Shutterstock

Business

International Property

Hotels in Japan, China, draw investors as travel fervour improves returns

Japan is the favourite investment target amid a surge in tourism, a weak yen and low interest rates.

15 Sep 2024 - 12:00PM

A woman looks across Tokyo from the Bunkyo Civic Center Observation Deck on August 28, 2024. Photo: AFP

Business

Hong Kong property

Chinachem’s Nina Hospitality aims to move up market, eyes overseas expansion

Nina’s managing director said it is looking at expanding on the mainland and overseas, while becoming an upscale hotel group in Hong Kong.

8 Sep 2024 - 5:00PM

Business

International Property

Homebuyers flock to city centres as demand wanes for flats close to nature

That shift has become evident in metropolises across the UK and Australia, as well as in compact cities like Singapore and Hong Kong.

1 Sep 2024 - 11:30AMvideocam

Business

International Property

Singapore stays ahead of Hong Kong in JLL’s real estate market transparency list

Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore are the best four among Asia-Pacific property markets in JLL’s latest transparency survey. The UK, France and US top the list globally.

28 Aug 2024 - 1:52PMvideocam

People gather next to the Merlion statue at the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade in Singapore on August 7, 2024. Photo: AFP

China Business

China property

Hilton aims to add 100 new China hotels a year

The operator, which expanded 367 per cent since late 2018, says it will focus on niche brands to cater to individual needs and preferences.

26 Aug 2024 - 4:03PM

Business

International Property

Manila’s gaming ban has property developers eyeing new growth

SM Prime is relying on fundamentals and remittances to drive growth as Manila prepares to kick out Chinese workers in the online gambling industry.

19 Aug 2024 - 9:32AM

Entertainment

American cinema

For sale, ghost-free, house in California where Poltergeist was filmed

It’s the first time the house in California has been put up for sale since the release of the classic 1982 horror movie Poltergeist, in which it was home to ghosts and inter-dimensional portals.

20 Aug 2024 - 12:17PM

International

Outlook for Hong Kong’s high-end homes to brighten in 2025

Luxury property prices to rise as much as 5 per cent next year, with rents also set to increase by the same level, Ricacorp’s Derek Chan says.

Chinese firms seek European base for factories amid trade tensions, tariffs

Dubai developers escalate efforts to sell properties to rich Chinese

Chinese investors advised to tread carefully in Thai property market amid scams

Foreign buyers face legal hurdles and scams, risking significant financial losses, according to Thai law firm.

Hong Kong outshines Singapore as demand for flexible office space grows: report

Bengaluru and Makati are the hottest spots as demand surged by 107 and 47 per cent, respectively, according to a study.

US banks face rising distress as commercial property values slump

Smaller US banks ramp up loan modifications amid slumping commercial property values.

Hong Kong’s hotel industry faces ‘worrying’ troubles in tax and Trump

A 3 per cent tax on hotel guests on January 1 and looming troubles from the Trump presidency could undermine the city’s tourism sector.

Hongkongers pour fresh capital into Japan’s booming hospitality sector

The favourable view of Japan’s hospitality sector is underpinned by the country’s improving economic prospects.

Citic enlarges Saudi Arabia footprint with 3,500-flat Riyadh project

The project, also called Khuzam Hills, comprises several phases, the first of which is scheduled for delivery in 2026, according to the website of Citic’s partner Rafal.

Why Trump election is good and bad for Chinese property investors in the US

Trump tax cuts, tariffs will keep interest rates high, but current owners will benefit from his presidency.

As Hong Kong and Singapore age, health businesses loom larger in property market

As the average age in Hong Kong and Singapore rises, landlords and developers need to become more in tune with the medical industry.

Could India surpass China as an Asian real estate investment hotspot?

India’s booming economy and growing demand for office space are making it a magnet for many global players.

Data centres push Asia’s cross-border property investment towards 2-year high

Anticipated growth of 50 per cent will drive 2024 cross-border investments to about US$48 billion, according to Knight Frank.

Japanese hotels a magnet for Hong Kong investors to diversify, mitigate risks

Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International.

Hotels in Japan, China, draw investors as travel fervour improves returns

Japan is the favourite investment target amid a surge in tourism, a weak yen and low interest rates.

Chinachem’s Nina Hospitality aims to move up market, eyes overseas expansion

Nina’s managing director said it is looking at expanding on the mainland and overseas, while becoming an upscale hotel group in Hong Kong.

Homebuyers flock to city centres as demand wanes for flats close to nature

That shift has become evident in metropolises across the UK and Australia, as well as in compact cities like Singapore and Hong Kong.

Singapore stays ahead of Hong Kong in JLL’s real estate market transparency list

Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore are the best four among Asia-Pacific property markets in JLL’s latest transparency survey. The UK, France and US top the list globally.

Hilton aims to add 100 new China hotels a year

The operator, which expanded 367 per cent since late 2018, says it will focus on niche brands to cater to individual needs and preferences.

Manila’s gaming ban has property developers eyeing new growth

SM Prime is relying on fundamentals and remittances to drive growth as Manila prepares to kick out Chinese workers in the online gambling industry.

For sale, ghost-free, house in California where Poltergeist was filmed

It’s the first time the house in California has been put up for sale since the release of the classic 1982 horror movie Poltergeist, in which it was home to ghosts and inter-dimensional portals.

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