Japan Property Market Faces 2 Key Risks: Visa Fees and Rate
TL;DR Japan's property market faces two simultaneous pressures in 2026: Bank of Japan rate hikes raising borrowing costs and new tourist visa fees that could
HDB Resale Prices Slip Again in Q2 as Jobs Outlook Weakens
TL;DR HDB resale prices and transaction volumes fell further in Q2 2026, with price declines spreading across more towns as a weakening jobs outlook dents buyer confidence.
Singapore Domestic Supply Prices Fall 1.9% as Petroleum
TL;DR Singapore's domestic supply prices fell 1.9% year-on-year in May 2026, led by lower petroleum costs. However, non-oil goods prices continued to rise, keeping
Family Offices Shift Capital Into Living Sector, Logistics
TL;DR More than 70% of APAC family offices are rotating real estate capital away from trophy office assets into living sector, logistics and private credit strategies in
Ohmyhome Sells Real Estate Unit for US$1 to Refocus on Core PropTech
Ohmyhome's US$1 sale of its real estate unit signals a sharper focus on core proptech as losses persist.
Singapore Factory Vacancy Hits 3-Year Low of 10.8% as Demand Holds
Singapore factory vacancy fell to 10.8%, its lowest in three years, as demand for advanced manufacturing space stayed firm.
Timor-Leste's Francisco Guterres Dies at 71, Prompting Singapore Condolences
The death of Timor-Leste's former president Francisco Guterres at 71 has diplomatic implications that Singapore is watching closely.