Building permit approvals in the Philippines dropped to a three-month low in June, falling 0.3% year on year to 17,081, reversing a 20% expansion a year earlier. Residential permits fell 2.1% while non-residential approvals grew 4.6%, highlighting a shift toward commercial and institutional projects
Stavian Group has broken ground on Thuong Dinh Industrial Park in Diem Thuy Commune, Thai Nguyen Province. The 50-year project will offer about 90 hectares of leasable land for factories and warehouses, targeting supporting industries, electronics and mechanical engineering.
Billionaire Koh Wee Meng's Fragrance Group has launched the sale of Verdun House, a freehold commercial building in District 8, with an asking price of S$64 million. The 48.8% premium over its 2022 purchase price reflects S$2,669 psf on maximum gross floor area.
Sime Darby Property has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Wisma Unirazak along Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, for RM160 million. The developer plans to redevelop the freehold site into a high-rise serviced apartment project with a gross development value of RM900 million, targeting a 2