GLG News by Real Estate Experts (Asia)

The Philippines emerging economy continues to ride out the economic and financial concerns plaguing most developed and developing economies due to the continuing large foreign currency inflows from its OFW's (Overseas Foreign Workers). From last years $14B to this years $15B (and counting) remittances,...

Shanghai has a lot to offer the foreign investor who are still able to deal in China despite the approvals needed. But the story has moved on to the 2nd tier cities and increasingly the 3rd tier cities, investors just need an investment committee comfortable dealing in cities they have never heard ...

Present inflationary and other negative concerns are affecting the local economy but can property developers ride out the strom?

The Philippine government's stricter bidding procedures for its prime property in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Manila shows its renewed efforts for transparency which could actually translate to more FDI's in the long run.

Local economies of Pampanga and Olongapo along with surrounding areas of Tarlac, La Union, Baguio, etc.  to grow along with national economy after opening of new Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).

The ultra powerful Car Lobby get the consumers access to cheap and inefficient cars and still enjoys great subsidies from the US government. It's part of the American Dream to own a house and a car, but since the car is an immediate necessity (Commuting & Lack of good Public transport) it's almost...

Money flows from middle east to China set to increase after long wait

The formal announcement of PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.) this week of major commercial, residential and leisure property developments in Manila Bay City points to the country's full economic recovery but does it equate to sustainable economic stability and growth?

The continued growth of the BPO industry in the Philippines has led to subsequent growth in all other related industries as previously reported and analyzed by this GLG Real Estate Council member The announcement of more BPO locations in other cities aside from Metro Manila in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao...

The Philippines has started looking at the popularity and profitability of REIT's in and around Asia - the Senate introduced a bill last year (pending approval this year) to address the different fiscal requirements covering this excellent form of investment. Parties who stand to benefit from REIT's...