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Ecosystem Warrior

In his role as managing director of PropertyGuru Finance, Paul Wee is marrying experience at Asia’s top banks with an interest in technology to help buyers navigate the process of purchasing real estate

Wounded Lion

Plagued at one point by the highest number of novel coronavirus cases in the region, the usually steely Singapore property market has assumed crash position

New Devices And Appliances To Please Even The Fussiest Of Tech Geeks

New devices and appliances to please even the fussiest of tech geeks

Work And No Play

Scant demand and oversupply continue to stymie Yangon’s condo market, but Myanmar’s potential as a hub for industry supplies a glimmer of hope for real estate

Pause For Thought

With the 2020 global pandemic accelerating a sluggish trend in its property market, Thailand’s years of strong growth and brisk sales may be over: at least for the moment

Tower Of Strength

Standing proud next to the iconic Petronas Towers, Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur has overcome numerous challenges to stake its claim as one of Malaysia’s most desirable — and technologically savvy — addresses

Woman Of The People

Cathy Saldaña’s bold work in the field of public housing design has made her a force to be reckoned with in the Philippines’ architecture scene

Away From The Numbers

A rising star among KL’s suburbs, Mont Kiara offers investors excellent connections to the city, an array of lifestyle perks and a peaceful vibe

Native gains

An indigenous-led real estate development in central Vancouver strikes a blow for the marginalised while easing the Canadian city’s chronic housing crisis and appealing to Asian buyers

FORWARD MARCH

Disruption is revolutionising the property industry. Turning industry pain points into potential, these four proptech pioneers are among those renovating the face of real estate in Asia

Bad Moon Rising

It’s been a turbulent 12 months in Asia with issues like the ongoing protests in Hong Kong and the devastating Easter Sunday bombs in Sri Lanka hitting real estate hard

Top Of His Tree

One of Cambodia’s most influential young architects, Hok Kang, has added an art-focused design resort in Siem Reap to his already eclectic portfolio of projects

Ties That Bind

Economic uncertainty may be prompting greater caution among Chinese property investors, but the country’s ever-strengthening links with Southeast Asia means that the country remains a huge influence on property trends in the region

A Basket Full Of Apples

Innovation ecosystems, tethered to snazzy tech parks and science campuses, are sprouting across ASEAN in hopes of emulating the success of Silicon Valley

Bad Form In Thailand

Thailand’s recently revived TM30 immigration has certainly ruffled the feathers of expatriates, but it’s not yet causing many to fly the coop

Let's work together

Once regarded as little more than a niche, flexible office spaces has evolved to become one of the fastest growing segments of the real estate business in Asia

FROM THE GROUND UP

Taking cues from his art deco-loving father, Ronald Liang has built his Hong Kong-based practice LWK + Partners into one of Asia’s most fluid and diverse design firms

Jason Pomeroy Takes A Strongly Holistic Approach To His Craft

Inspired by an inspirational childhood visit to St. Paul’s cathedral in London, leading Singapore architect Jason Pomeroy takes a strongly holistic approach to his craft.

Let's Work Together

With his network of co-working spaces in Bangkok providing a home for creatives, entrepreneurs and digital nomads alike, HUBBA co-founder Amarit Charaoenphan has come a long way since hatching his business plan in a dimly lit, noisy branch of Starbucks

Here Come The Warm Jets

The new gatekeepers of the award-winning second terminal at Mactan-Cebu airport have subverted the steel-clad norm by utilising nautical motifs, handcrafted tiles and plentiful wood

Japan Gets Its Blocks Off

The East Asian power is once again living up to its reputation as a tech innovator – with blockchain, crypto and other fintech advances changing the face of the country’s real estate industry

Trouble With The Neighbours

Battered by a regional blockade, Qatar is hauling its economy and property market back off the ropes ahead of the 2022 World Cup

Jokowi To Jilt Jakarta?

Although Indonesia’s property sector has fallen on less productive times in recent years, real estate insiders believe that the re-election of President Joko Widodo will promote a form of continuity that will bring future benefits.

Sri Lanka's Silva linings

With recent terrorist atrocities threatening to slow down both investment and consumer interest in Sri Lanka, Dr. Nirmal De Silva, one of the nation’s leading real estate figures, explains why he remains optimistic about the future.

Myanmar Is Giving Developers Ample Reason To Splash The Cash

While the country’s residential sector continues to struggle, a boom in retail in Myanmar is giving developers ample reason to splash the cash.

Asia's Newest Frontiers

With real estate sectors in countries around Asia maturing fast, understanding of the term ‘emerging markets’ has changed. From towns that run on blockchain technology to floating cities we examine some of the region’s fresh frontiers.

Using His Edge

Hun Chansan, principal of lean, innovative practice Re-Edge Architecture + Design, is among the figures elevating Cambodia’s design scene to the next level.

Waiting For The Train

After a brief flurry, Vientiane’s rental market has sunk back into a familiar torpor. But the arrival of a long-anticipated rail link between the Lao capital and southern China may alter the dynamics of the sector.

Sink Or Swim?

Jakarta’s overloaded infrastructure and depleted resources have once again prompted talk of moving the capital away from north Java.

Raising the roof

Macau adds another capstone to its long list of world records and honorifics with The Spectacle, casino resort MGM Cotai’s tech-savvy, landscaped atrium space.