Economy
China economists forecast GDP growth slowdown to 5.1% in Q2
Official annual target of 'around 5%' in sight, but pressure for support grows
Property
Singapore's CapitaLand charts Japan real estate buying spree
In bid to diversify from China, property group targets 'workcation' and logistics sites
China debt crunch
Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi's liquidation prompts fallout fears
Liquidator seeks consolidation in 'complicated' case with 'enormous' debts
Business deals
China's Fosun to sell Hokkaido ski resort for $250m
Conglomerate jettisons Hoshino Resorts Tomamu amid real estate slump
Property
Japan land price rises over 2% for 1st time amid post-COVID bounce
Twenty-nine out of 47 prefectures see rises; Fukuoka has biggest gains
Caixin
Hong Kong's talent pass program drives up housing rents
While professionals from outside bolster rents, house prices are falling again
China debt crunch
Chinese developer Sino-Ocean hit with liquidation petition by U.S. bank
Market watchers expect more consolidation despite Beijing's industry rescue effort
Supply Chain
Singapore's CapitaLand focuses on Vietnam as supply chains leave China
Property manager also eyes industrial park in Malaysian special economic zone
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China debt crunch
China's 'too small' property rescue leaves market wanting more
Shimao wind-up case paused until July 31 as developers, banks face more pressure
Property
Thailand to court foreign buyers amid condominium supply glut
Government to ease rules as domestic purchasing power weakens
China debt crunch
China's Midea Real Estate shares soar on property development spinoff
Distressed developer Kaisa warned against further adjournment in wind-up case
China debt crunch
China to create fund to rescue financial companies
Move meant to avert financial crisis stemming from real estate market slump
Property
Japanese-style suburban communities set to pop up outside Metro Manila
Nomura Real Estate embarks on project with Philippine partner Federal Land
Food & Beverage
Thai developer AWC to open Bangkok retail center with 265 restaurants
$272m food-themed facility targets demand from foreign tourists
Property
Japan's abandoned houses wipe $25bn off nearby property value
Safety concerns lead to more unsold homes, exacerbating the problem
Market Spotlight
China Vanke: the poster child of a now-troubled property sector
'Fallen angel' struggles to stabilize sales as consumer and investor confidence fades
China debt crunch
China real estate firms see 4% sales growth after state help
Government measures to purchase unsold homes only had limited effect
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China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Forest City project in Johor remains in limbo as Beijing prepares for key meeting
China debt crunch
Evergrande EV unit's shares fall on order to repay over $260m in subsidies
Tianjin factory told to suspend production, sales of new cars as pressure builds
Property
Property developer Dexin China ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong court
Midsize player joins bigger compatriot Evergrande in facing reorganization
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Myanmar Crisis
Arrests spook Myanmar condo buyers shifting wealth to Thailand
Myanmar clients behind only Chinese in Thai market in Q1
Datawatch
Fears mount of a crash in the U.S. condo market
Multifamily housing prices drop 20% even as property loans soar
Companies
Singapore's Keppel opens first luxury senior home in China
Amenities include fitness equipment and pool in first Asian location for conglomerate
Property
China curbs housing development to fight supply glut
Land sales restrictions could hit 40% of big cities, hurting key income stream
Opinion
More muscle will be needed to turn China's property market around
Stock buying sentiment has improved but homebuyers need more convincing