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AFRICA

Coworking Works in Africa According to AfricaWorks Founder

SOUTHEAST ASIA

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

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Global Real Estate

6 days ago

GLOBAL

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 9

GLOBAL

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

GLOBAL

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

GLOBAL

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

Veteran Analysts Say The World's Biggest Private Equity Firm Could Be In Big Trouble

May 7

GLOBAL

Veteran Analysts Say The World's Biggest Private Equity Firm Could Be In Big Trouble

In this Business Insider article, investigative journalist Bethany McLean delves into the meteoric rise and potential pitfalls of Blackstone

Arnold Schwarzenegger Became A Millionaire From Real Estate Not Acting

May 6

GLOBAL

Arnold Schwarzenegger Became A Millionaire From Real Estate Not Acting

Arnold Schwarzenegger became a millionaire from real estate investment, rather than from his acting career or bodybuilding achievements. By

French President Declares "Europe in Mortal Danger"

May 3

GLOBAL

French President Declares "Europe in Mortal Danger"

Emerging market investors are keeping a watchful eye on Europe's health. This continent, a critical source of $150 billion in annual remitta

IMF Chief Flags U.S. Rate Hikes as Major Threat to Emerging Markets

May 3

GLOBAL

IMF Chief Flags U.S. Rate Hikes as Major Threat to Emerging Markets

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, recently highlighted in an interview with CNBC the pronounce

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Latin America

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

4 days ago

LATIN AMERICA

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

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

7 days ago

LATIN AMERICA

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

Prominent Industrial REIT in Mexico Eyed By Multiple Investors

May 7

LATIN AMERICA

Prominent Industrial REIT in Mexico Eyed By Multiple Investors

Fibra Mty is the latest major investor to enter the fray, studying the acquisition of 100% of Fibra Terrafina's shares as of last week, aimi

Colombia's Former Marxist Guerilla President Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Israel

May 4

LATIN AMERICA

Colombia's Former Marxist Guerilla President Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's decision to break diplomatic relations with Israel underscores a significant shift in Colombia's...

Fortune 500 Anchor Tenant Ross Enters Puerto Rico

May 4

LATIN AMERICA

Fortune 500 Anchor Tenant Ross Enters Puerto Rico

Ross Stores, a fortune 500 American retailer, expanded into Puerto Rico by opening its first store in Centro, Guayama. This 33,500 square fo

Mexico Nearshoring: A Great Real Estate Opportunity Could Be Taking Shape

May 1

LATIN AMERICA

Mexico Nearshoring: A Great Real Estate Opportunity Could Be Taking Shape

For institutional real estate investors considering the Mexico nearshoring theme, my advice is to standby but don’t stand down. Be aware tha

Apr 22

LATIN AMERICA

Residential in Latin America Showed “Remarkable Resilience and Growth” in 2023

According to one of the top institutional real estate investors in Latin America, residential and multifamily in the region showed "remarkab

CBRE Brazil Fails in Court to Silence Story Exposing Its Alleged Monopoly

Mar 5

LATIN AMERICA

CBRE Brazil Fails in Court to Silence Story Exposing Its Alleged Monopoly

A Brazilian court has ruled in favor of SiiLA, a real estate data firm, in a lawsuit filed by CBRE Brazil. The lawsuit aimed to remove an ar

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Africa

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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

May 4

AFRICA

Africa Takes Aim at Avocado Market Expected to Reach $26 Billion by 2030

The global avocado market is expected to reach $26.04 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. Africa, already a m

Mar 2

AFRICA

Pepkor Sells The Building Company ("TBCo") to Capitalworks in $62.4 Milion South African DIY Acquisition

Pepkor Holdings, a leading retail group, divests its stake in TBCo to Capitalworks Private Equity for $62.4 million (i.e., ZAR 1.2 billion),

Feb 29

AFRICA

$390 Africa Investment By Equinix Bolsters Africa Data Center Market

Africa's data center market is projected to experience significant growth, with a forecasted Compound Annual Growth Rate ("CAGR") of 10.2% f

Feb 16

AFRICA

South Africa's Peri-Peri Sensation Hits Atlanta

South Africa's beloved flame-grilled chicken chain launches in Atlanta after US success. The first location will open in Dunwoody's High Str

Feb 15

AFRICA

Boosting Trade in Africa: US Approves $250 Million Loan for Lobito Corridor Expansion

On February 8, at the Lobito Corridor Investor Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, the DFC announced the approval of a $250 million loan to fund the co

Feb 14

AFRICA

Gulf Greenfield FDI Investment Into Africa Smashes Records

The Gulf Cooperation Countries delivered 156 greenfield FDI projects, valued at $113 billion, in 2022 and 2023. The significant uptick is st

Feb 8

AFRICA

Harvard Professor Hausmann Blames South Africa's Woes on Power Issues

Until South Africa can solve its electricity issues, it's largely a no-go zone for foreign real estate investors. Professor Hausmann has adv

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Southeast Asia

2 days ago

SOUTHEAST ASIA

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

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

4 days ago

SOUTHEAST ASIA

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

7 days ago

SOUTHEAST ASIA

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

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

May 8

SOUTHEAST ASIA

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

PLDT, the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines with a market capitalization exceeding $5 billion, is negotiating the sale

Overview of the AI Boom Fueling Data Centers in Asia

May 8

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Overview of the AI Boom Fueling Data Centers in Asia

Asia Pacific, including Japan, has led dealmaking activities in the global data center market this year, with M&A value totaling $840.47 mil

Vietnam's Ten-Year Quest for Emerging Market Upgrade Lingers On After Latest Setback

May 3

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Vietnam's Ten-Year Quest for Emerging Market Upgrade Lingers On After Latest Setback

Vietnam's stock market upgrade to emerging status has been delayed due to the State Securities Commission's rejection of a new trade clearin

Thailand's Growing Investments in Vietnam: Catalyst for Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation

Mar 4

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Thailand's Growing Investments in Vietnam: Catalyst for Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation

Bilateral trade between Thailand and Vietnam has surged, surpassing $20 billion annually, making Thailand Vietnam's leading trading partner

$25 Billion Up for Grabs: Will Vietnam's Communist Grip Hinder its Emerging Market Dream?

Feb 29

SOUTHEAST ASIA

$25 Billion Up for Grabs: Will Vietnam's Communist Grip Hinder its Emerging Market Dream?

Vietnam, accounting for 27.12% of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index as of January 31, 2024, seeks an upgrade to emerging market status, aiming

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