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"Rising interest rates and inflation affect sectors differently, but for now, real estate looks like a beneficiary."

"A higher cost of capital, as well as rising raw materials prices and wages have aggregated into a significant increase in construction costs, a notable trend that will contribute to tighter supply in the mid-to-longterm."

"China plans to maintain its manufacturing edge through the modernisation of its industrial sector and taking a leading role in new economy fields. This in combination with increasing investments into foundational basic sciences that will underpin long-term demand for business and science parks."

"After removing the ‘Test & Go’ restriction, Thailand’s tourism industry finally hit one million international arrivals in the first five months, raising the hopes of hoteliers."

"While the residential property market is undergoing a correction, it also presents a rare opportunity for both end-users and investors to acquire properties at attractive price levels not seen in the last decade."

"2020 and 2021 recorded 30 major industrial property transactions in Greater KL, amounting to RM2,158 million, indicating an influx of active investors."

"Pune’s share of India’s overall absorption rose to 14% in Q1/2022 from 8% in 2021. It has resulted in Pune climbing to third place among the top six cities in India."

"Prices of both new and secondhand condominiums have continued to increase on the back of strong demand. The high costs of land, labour, and materials also apply additional pressure for further price increments, and costs are unlikely to stop rising soon. Condominium prices are therefore expected to remain high especially in the Tokyo 23 Wards, although they are still more aff ordable than in other major cities such as Hong Kong and London."

"Perhaps it is fairer to say that Hong Kong’s appeal to financial corporations  over Singapore will remain intact if more policies are implemented to  maintain its competitive edge, including normalising international travel as soon as possible."

"The IT sector has become the largest source of new transactions in 2021 for the fi rst time, accounting for 23% of the total newly leased area."