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Luxury Home Sales Plunge 50% in Singapore So Far in 2024

Singapore's luxury home sales have plunged by 50% in the first quarter of 2024, significantly impacted by cooling measures, increased intere

Milei’s Historic “Pacto de Mayo” to Revive Argentina’s Economy and Real Estate Market

May 20

Milei’s Historic “Pacto de Mayo” to Revive Argentina’s Economy and Real Estate Market

In a historic move, Argentina's President Javier Milei is set to sign the "Pacto de Mayo" on May 25, a significant date in the country's his

Mexico's Labor Woes and Lack of Investment Hamper Toyota's North American Production

May 20

Mexico's Labor Woes and Lack of Investment Hamper Toyota's North American Production

A recent report by Reuters indicated that Toyota halted production for 19 days in February and March at one of its Mexican production facili

May 18

The Global Tremors From China’s Real Estate Crisis Are Only Just Starting

Chinese investors are selling real estate assets globally to raise cash amidst a deepening property crisis at home, potentially revealing th

Purina Boosting Investment in Guanajuato Adding 94 Jobs to 600 Already Employed in Mexican Facility

May 18

Purina Boosting Investment in Guanajuato Adding 94 Jobs to 600 Already Employed in Mexican Facility

Nestlé Purina invests $221M in Mexico, its top Latin American market, expanding its pet food plant in Silao to become the largest in the reg

China's BYD Postpones Chile Lithium Ambitions as U.S.'s Albemarle Gets 240,000 Metric Tons Lithium Quota Boost

May 17

China's BYD Postpones Chile Lithium Ambitions as U.S.'s Albemarle Gets 240,000 Metric Tons Lithium Quota Boost

Chile's CORFO has agreed to increase Albemarle's lithium production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), nearly 5

Lululemon Mexico Acquired By Vancouver-Based Parent

May 17

Lululemon Mexico Acquired By Vancouver-Based Parent

Lululemon Athletica is acquiring its franchisee, Lululemon Mexico, which operates 15 stores since entering Mexico in 2017. Despite alleged s

May 16

AFRICA

Coworking Works in Africa According to AfricaWorks Founder

AfricaWorks, a leading coworking space provider, operates in eight African cities and is set to launch in Johannesburg, further contributing

With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot

May 15

With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot

China's commercial property market is slumping due to a combination of companies pursuing a "China-plus-one" strategy to mitigate geopolitic

May 13

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Weekly Roundup | 05.14.2024

Our pick of headlines this week impacting commercial real estate in the emerging markets.

Panama's Non-Action to Secure Darien Gap Frustrates Mexico's Nearshoring Ambitions

May 13

Panama's Non-Action to Secure Darien Gap Frustrates Mexico's Nearshoring Ambitions

The Darien Gap, a remote jungle between Panama and Colombia, is a dangerous route for migrants seeking to cross into the US. In 2023, 520,00

Hyosung's $2 Billion Vietnam Investment Plan to Include a Data Center

May 13

Hyosung's $2 Billion Vietnam Investment Plan to Include a Data Center

Hyosung Corporation plans to invest $2 billion in Vietnam, including a data center in Ho Chi Minh City, expanding its presence in advanced m

May 10

Hines Global CIO Foresees Real Estate Investment Shift from 'Search for Beta to Search for Alpha'

David Steinbach, Global Chief Investment Officer and Co-Head of Investment Management at Hines shares his perspectives on the global real es

May 10

Microsoft CEO Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for Southeast Asia Data Center Investments

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded a visit to Southeast Asia, committing billions to enhance the region's cloud and artificial i

Juan Valdez Poised to Control 25% of U.S. Colombian Coffee Market

May 9

Juan Valdez Poised to Control 25% of U.S. Colombian Coffee Market

Juan Valdez's footprint is about to grow in North America through a strategic partnership with GCC, aiming for $100 million in sales by 2030

May 9

Everything’s a WeWork Now

This Wired article, written by Jennifer Conrad, essentially asks if WeWork failed why is everything a WeWork now. Despite WeWork's well-docu

How Brokers Pitch Office Listings as Potential Multifamily Conversions

May 9

How Brokers Pitch Office Listings as Potential Multifamily Conversions

This CoStar News article, authored by Katie Burke, highlights the ongoing challenges and creative solutions U.S. developers face in dealing

Canadian Investor Takes Shocking $176 Million Loss on San Francisco Office Building

May 9

Canadian Investor Takes Shocking $176 Million Loss on San Francisco Office Building

Canadian pension funds are increasingly reassessing their foreign real estate investments following a series of unfavorable outcomes. A nota

Japan's NTT Set To Buy 49% of Philippines' PLDT Data Center Business

May 8