Top 3 Real Estate Investment Firms in Southeast Asia in 2024
Southeast Asia's real estate market has an impressive mix of high-quality real estate investors, at least compared to other emerging markets
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Feb 19
Milei Achieves First Budget Surplus in Argentina in 12 Years
President Javier Milei's Argentina just achieved its first budget surplus in 12 years, boasting a 256.9% increase in tax revenue and a 50.3%
Feb 19
Parque Arauco Unlocks LatAm Retail Innovation With Proptech Incubator
Latin American retail giant Parque Arauco has chosen four proptech startups, from four countries, from over one hundred applicants to join i
Feb 17
Vietnam Court to Tackle Massive Real Estate Fraud Case Involving 10% of Vietnam's GDP
Bernie Madoff and Enron executives are rejoicing that their scandals and frauds may soon be eclipsed by one in Vietnam involving nearly 10%
Feb 17
10x Shipping Costs Drive Real Estate Opportunities in Emerging Markets
A combination of factors has created the environment for decoupling from China to a more decentralized and regional manufacturing system (i.
Feb 16
South Africa's Peri-Peri Sensation Hits Atlanta
South Africa's beloved flame-grilled chicken chain launches in Atlanta after US success. The first location will open in Dunwoody's High Str
Feb 15
Thailand's Government Counting on Low-Income Earners to Boost Ailing Real Estate Market
Thailand's real estate market faces challenges due to a slowing economy, reduced tourism, and declining foreign investment. To revive the ma
Feb 15
Boosting Trade in Africa: US Approves $250 Million Loan for Lobito Corridor Expansion
On February 8, at the Lobito Corridor Investor Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, the DFC announced the approval of a $250 million loan to fund the co
Feb 15
Vietnam: Chip Daydreamer or Semiconductor Star?
Vietnam has a booming "low-end" electronics manufacturing sector and now has its sights on a new challenge of carving out a niche in the fie
Feb 14
Mexico Mining Ban By Outgoing AMLO Sparks Outcry
Open-pit mining in Mexico is a major contributor to the Mexican economy. Industry experts attribute 2 million direct and indirect jobs to th
Feb 14
Gulf Greenfield FDI Investment Into Africa Smashes Records
The Gulf Cooperation Countries delivered 156 greenfield FDI projects, valued at $113 billion, in 2022 and 2023. The significant uptick is st
Feb 12
CapitaLand Invests in Thailand Logistics Expansion Through $270M Fund
CapitaLand doubles down on its Southeast Asia real estate portfolio with investment in Thailand logistics to create Thailand's largest indus
Feb 10
Scooter Sales Stall in Vietnam: Biting Inflation or Economic Slowdown?
After surging demand, Vietnam's motorbike sales crashed 17% in 2023, marking the lowest level in a decade. Motorbike sales in Vietnam dipped
Feb 10
Mexico's Tiendas 3B Raises $589 Million Through NYSE IPO
Tiendas 3B's listing on the NYSE is a top 10 largest American listing out of Mexico behind such listings as America Movil's (NYSE: AMX) $10.
Feb 9
The Philippines To Buy First Submarines to Defend Its Claims in the South China Sea
As China continues to assert claims of other nations' maritime territories nations such as the Philippines are making moves to protect...
Feb 8
Harvard Professor Hausmann Blames South Africa's Woes on Power Issues
Until South Africa can solve its electricity issues, it's largely a no-go zone for foreign real estate investors. Professor Hausmann has adv
Feb 7
Toyota Inches Further Into Kenya With Investments of $10 Million
Toyota's investment in Kenya signals a shift from sales and distribution to manufacturing in the country. The Japanese powerhouse has simila
Feb 7
Bolivia Accepts Chinese Control of Zinc Refinery for $350 Million
Zinc is used in a wide range of applications including galvanizing steel to prevent rust and corrosion, creation of alloys such as brass and
Feb 7
WeWork Founder Adam Neumann Wants His Company Back
WeWork has rebuffed previous offers by Adam Neumann to purchase his former company out of bankruptcy. The latest was for $1 billion in...
Feb 6
Lobito Corridor Rail Improvements Will Make Copperbelt Mining Feasible
While copper remains Zambia's biggest export, most output today comes from the mines in the North-Western province and not the Copperbelt...
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