Singapore Today: Small in Size, Global in Influence
Singapore also returned to first place in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, reflecting the strength of its institutions, infrastructure and business environment
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The View From the Causeway: Johor Bahru
The most important policy development in this story is the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone,
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Kuala Lumpur: A Unique and Special City
The next generation of great cities may not be defined by how fast they grow, but by how much of themselves they manage to keep while doing so. On that measure, Kuala Lumpur is already ahead, and has not yet been asked to pay for it.
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Dubai Real Estate: From Wait-and-Watch to Stability and Growth
After several years of aggressive growth, record transactions, rising prices, and strong off-plan absorption, the market is now facing a different kind of test.
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GRIP: 15 Jun 2026 Manchester Real Estate – The North’s Powerhouse, Back in the Spotlight
Manchester is perhaps the clearest example in the United Kingdom of a city that has spent three decades successfully reinventing itself.
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GRIP: 12Jun2026 Indonesia – Admired, Analyzed and Explained
The edge is in picking the right sector, the right location and the right partner
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GRIP: 11Jun2026 India Today and Tomorrow – The Economy, Business, Real Estate, Tech, Startups and Manufacturing That Are Carving a New Path
India in 2026 is no longer the “next big thing” – it is the big thing that is already moving. It is the world’s third‑largest economy by purchasing power parity
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GRIP 10Jun2026 Where Does Capital Go When Prime Markets Become Expensive?
When prime residential and commercial assets in Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, or Zurich trade at yields that increasingly resemble bond coupons, the nature of investment decisions changes. Capital is no longer paying for growth. It is paying for certainty, liquidity, and reputation.
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GRIP: 10Jun2026 Five Emerging Markets – Laos, Nepal, Myanmar, Timor‑Leste, Sri Lanka
Laos is the quiet infrastructure play. The country has stable politics relative to its neighbours, abundant water and mineral resources, and a power sector that is open to foreign investment.
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GRIP: 09Jun2026 What the War Has Done to Global Real Estate
The most visible impact has been in markets that rely heavily on offshore capital and tourism. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and parts of the Gulf saw a sharp but temporary “wait‑and‑watch” mood after the first strikes.
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GRIP: 08Jun2026 UK Holiday Lodges – Small Assets, Big Staycation Story
The UK staycation boom is not a temporary fad; it is a structural shift in how Britons travel, and it is one that is likely to continue for the next several years.
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GRIP: 07Jun2026 Dubai Real Estate – Boom, Shock, and the New Normal
The outlook ahead is cautious but not negative. If the conflict de‑escalates and regional tensions cool, the “wait‑and‑watch” mood should fade, off‑plan sales could re‑accelerate, and prices could settle into a low‑single‑digit growth path.