The residential market is likely to fall by 10% this year as the impact of the economic slowdown and loan-to-value (LTV) limits continues into the fourth quarter, say industry analysts. Atip Bijanonda, honorary president of the Housing Business Association, said there are no positive signs for the sector, though the situation is not as dire […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine property sector should withstand external headwinds that are threatening the global economy amid “strong appetite” for commercial and residential spaces in the country, property consultancy Colliers International said. In its “Trends Shaping Asian Real Estate” report released Thursday, Colliers said property developers should take advantage of the expected recovery in […]
Read MoreSigns of easing tensions between China and the US in their trade row fuelled hopes of a breakthrough in high-level talks next month but Asian markets were mixed as dealers struggled to extend this week’s healthy rally. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would delay hiking tariffs on Chinese goods, just hours after […]
Read MoreArrangements are being made to allow liquor, beer and wine imports, albeit within limits, U Aung Htoo, deputy minister for the Ministry of Commerce, said in Parliament. Supporting legislation will also be drafted. As Myanmar currently bans the import of alcohol, large quantities of foreign liquor, beer and wine are smuggled into the country on […]
Read MorePUTRAJAYA: There is a need for Malaysia to create a fiscal buffer to address any contingency, said World Bank Group (WBG) representative to Malaysia and country manager Firas Raad. “Our general advice to the government at the moment is to think about building their fiscal buffer and make sure there is enough fiscal space to […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – A lack of consistency in policies and credible guarantee from the government would prevent investors from participating in any PPP projects, said an expert. A predictable and consistent policy environment is necessary to maintain sustainable cooperation in public-private partnership (PPP), according to Nguyen Huu Dung, board chairman of VinaCert Certificaiton and Inspection […]
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