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TL;DR Thailand's Bank of Thailand has granted extended compliance timelines to three approved virtual bank consortia, including Gulf/AIS and Ascend Money. Their launch — expected
TL;DR Philippines EV sales jumped 36% in Q1 2025, driven by high petrol prices. The surge is now reshaping property values across Metro Manila and beyond, with
TL;DR Australia's AUKUS defence pact is stimulating significant property market growth in key regions, notably Perth, which saw an 8.5% residential value increase. This
TL;DR AUKUS undersea drone development is directing billions in defence capex into specific Asia-Pacific coastal markets. Darwin industrial land is up 34%, Rockingham residential prices rose 18.
TL;DR Vietnam's September 2025 amnesty covering nearly 9,900 prisoners — including some tied to property-related convictions — could unblock over 1 million stalled housing units. Combined
TL;DR Vietnam's amnesty of nearly 9,800 prisoners is the latest signal of a governance reset that directly affects investor confidence in the country'
TL;DR Thailand's Bank of Thailand has extended the compliance timeline for three approved virtual bank licences, pushing full operations to mid-2026. For property investors, digital