Major Philippine developer finds partner to assist with its proptech innovation efforts
Philippine developer Filinvest announced an agreement with Plug and Play, a leading Silicon Valley tech company, to assist with moving proptech forward in the...
China bans copycat buildings again, to limit skyscraper height
For years, the Chinese government has tried to put the brakes on developers who harbor large ambitions but lack a little creativity. However, these...
When will the Ho Chi Minh City metro line start running and what’s next?
We may finally know when the Ho Chi Minh City metro line will start running. In April, the Ho Chi Minh City Management Authority...
Vietnam smart city receives failing grade
Plans for a Vietnam smart city on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City are now in jeopardy after it was revealed an aspect...
COVID-19 will disrupt our views on air conditioning, but don’t sweat it
It’s easy to forget about air conditioning. A/C units are found just about everywhere in Southeast Asia. No one ever notices them until there...
Thai real estate legal questions; what to know in times of uncertainty
The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of Thai real estate legal questions to the forefront. It is important for property buyers to...
Cento Ventures shares its views on proptech in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is not a backwater when it comes to proptech startups, but the sector has failed to take off in the same manner...
Benoy releases masterplan for a new Uzbekistan capital city
A new Uzbekistan capital city could be coming soon and world-renowned architecture firm Benoy has already drawn up the plans for it. Located east...
What is proptech and why does it matter in Southeast Asia?
You’ve probably heard the word proptech being thrown around recently. And you don’t exactly need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out it stands...
One Bangkok and Dusit Central Park in billion dollar battle for supremacy around Lumphini...
A stroll around Lumphini Park is still as calming and peaceful as ever. But just outside the walls of Bangkok’s largest park a battle...
