Mard Naman

2 weeks ago | irei.com | Mard Naman

Few things are more important than a roof over your head. Yet finding affordable housing is an increasingly large global problem, and it is particularly acute in Asia Pacific. With buying a home increasingly out of reach, more people are renting and for longer periods of time. With chronic undersupply of housing in many major markets, it is no surprise institutional investors are finding the living sector so attractive.

Sep 30, 2024 | irei.com | Mard Naman

The office sector has faced a torrent of bad news the past few years and lost its appeal for many investors. But the really bad news has been coming mostly from the United States and Europe. Asia Pacific office? It is not nearly as bad and has more positive trends going forward. “The office sector is currently undergoing a transition in the US and Europe, and to a lesser extent in Asia,” says Simon Shen, senior managing director and fund manager for Hines.

Sep 12, 2024 | irei.com | Mard Naman

The office sector has faced a torrent of bad news the past few years and lost its appeal for many investors. But the really bad news has been coming mostly from the United States and Europe. Asia Pacific office? It is not nearly as bad and has more positive trends going forward. “The office sector is currently undergoing a transition in the US and Europe, and to a lesser extent in Asia,” says Simon Shen, senior managing director and fund manager for Hines.

Nov 30, 2023 | irei.com | Mard Naman

The pandemic’s effects on global supply chains boosted the profile of several emerging Asian nations as businesses worked to become less reliant on China. China’s faltering real estate sector, sputtering economy and increasing geopolitical risk have helped accelerate this trend. Indeed, foreign direct investment in China dropped by more than 5 percent in the first eight months of 2023, according to China’s official Ministry of Commerce.

Nov 10, 2023 | irei.com | Mard Naman

The pandemic’s effects on global supply chains boosted the profile of several emerging Asian nations as businesses worked to become less reliant on China. China’s faltering real estate sector, sputtering economy and increasing geopolitical risk have helped accelerate this trend. Indeed, foreign direct investment in China dropped by more than 5 percent in the first eight months of 2023, according to China’s official Ministry of Commerce.