ARES Whitepaper Volume 4: Powering communities – The catalysts of urban evolution
Fresh perspectives on sustainability, lifestyle, and design shaping the future of real estate
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ARES White Paper Volume 3: The era of adaptive reinvention
Pioneering sustainable and innovative practices in urban development
ARES White Paper Volume 2: Unravelling the power of data revolution in real estate
Insights on proptech, smart cities, and sustainable development
ARES Digital White Paper Volume 1: The fundamentals of responsible building
Green and climate heroes join forces to discuss how Asia Pacific can weather the current environmental crises and the looming effects of climate change
Designing for wellness and transit wins global buyers in Southeast Asia
Even amid global headwinds, Southeast Asia’s property markets hold appeal for foreign buyers
Rethinking value in Singapore housing beyond the headline noise
Foreign levies, regional wars, and buyer fatigue are putting pressure on the city-state’s housing market
Beyond bling, Gulf real estate rewrites the luxury playbook
Gulf nations are shaking off a reputation for overt bling to lead a post-pandemic luxury boom
Rethinking recovery in China’s property market amid excess stock
Concerns remain over surplus inventory built by troubled property developers as prices continue to fall across all but a handful of major cities
Japan’s prime homes as a safe harbour for global wealth
Luxury real estate in the nation, from ski resorts to city penthouses, continues to attract international buyers and investors
Tokenising property in Thailand is reshaping investment futures
Issues over marrying blockchain incentives to a physical asset class is hampering Thailand’s digital finance push
From border town to growth hub: Johor Bahru shapes ASEAN markets
Once regarded as a poor relation across the causeway, Johor Bahru is cementing its status as an integrated economic partner to Singapore
Rooftop solar in Vietnam creates new income and sustainable homes
Vietnam’s government has passed new regulations allowing homeowners and landlords to sell solar power back to the national grid for the first time
Rethinking Bangkok’s skyline with safety, trust, and resilient design
Concerns over Bangkok’s seismic safety in the wake of the recent Myanmar earthquake have prompted a shift toward low-rise developments
Sri Lanka’s property market surges as Colombo land values rise 7.7%
Developers eye long-term investor confidence amid record deals and award-winning projects
India’s housing market shifts to luxury as affordable segment contracts
Premium projects drive record sales while developers face pressure to maintain inclusive housing options across fast-growing cities
Resetting Hong Kong real estate: Why policy, sentiment, and design matter
Market stabilisation, new buyer demand, and award-winning projects highlight a turning point for Hong Kong’s property sector
Indonesia’s property sector faces tax debate and housing targets
Government push for one million vertical homes and plans to raise landed house taxes draw calls for transparency and balanced incentives
Weak yen and strong demand boost Japan’s real estate momentum
From Niseko’s lifestyle appeal to wider resort growth, investors turn to Japan as a long-term safe haven
Liveability and purpose drive Singapore’s evolving property future
Quality of life and sustainability emerge as core measures of value
Sustainable growth pathways emerge for Vietnam real estate
Experts stress infrastructure, transparency, and inclusive policies
Transforming cities with smart infrastructure and sustainable urban planning
Governments around Asia are spending billions to fuel infrastructure development to boost real estate and economic growth
The evolution of architecture from Miami to Asia through bold design
Bernardo Fort-Brescia and his design practice Arquitectonica are making a seismic impact in Asia from an HQ in Florida
Hanoi’s Park Kiara redefines urban living with green, people-centric design
Park Kiara in Hanoi is a repudiation of low-density, car-dependent suburban sprawl
6 ways Bekasi is driving sustainable growth in Indonesia
One of Greater Jakarta’s rising stars is prospering, thanks to ample recreation and a contingent of desirable housing projects
6 green real estate projects reshaping Asia’s future
Developers are being incentivised to push a green agenda into daring new realms
How LIMA Estate in the Philippines is reshaping green business hubs
LIMA Estate models a citywide vision that uplifts workers while appealing to climate-conscious employers
Thai luxury property sector rises with regional interest
Phuket, Pattaya, and Bangkok lead the charge as foreign buyers return
Australian real estate heats up in 2025 amid global shifts
Melbourne leads the charge amid supply shortages, rising prices, and planning reforms