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May 23, 2024
South Africa's Power Issues Help Drive Microsoft's $1 Billion Data Center Investment in Kenya
Microsoft and G42 are investing $1 billion in Kenya's digital infrastructure, marking the largest private-sector digital investment in the c
May 21, 2024
Chicago Building Sells For 90% Discount From $27 Million Purchase Price 11 Years Ago
Chicago office real estate faces severe challenges. A 10-story building at 216 W. Jackson Blvd, bought for $22.3M in 2013, was recently sold
May 21, 2024
Weekly Roundup | 05.21.2024
Our pick of headlines this week impacting commercial real estate in the emerging markets.
May 20, 2024
Zambia Joins $150B Sukuk Market with Eden Villas' $3 Million Real Estate Issuance
Zambian developer Eden Villas Properties is set to issue the country's inaugural Sukuk, aiming to raise $3 million. Sukuk, or Islamic bonds,
May 20, 2024
Luxury Home Sales Plunge 50% in Singapore So Far in 2024
Singapore's luxury home sales have plunged by 50% in the first quarter of 2024, significantly impacted by cooling measures, increased intere
May 20, 2024
Milei’s Historic “Pacto de Mayo” to Revive Argentina’s Economy and Real Estate Market
In a historic move, Argentina's President Javier Milei is set to sign the "Pacto de Mayo" on May 25, a significant date in the country's his
May 20, 2024
Mexico's Labor Woes and Lack of Investment Hamper Toyota's North American Production
A recent report by Reuters indicated that Toyota halted production for 19 days in February and March at one of its Mexican production facili
May 18, 2024
The Global Tremors From China’s Real Estate Crisis Are Only Just Starting
Chinese investors are selling real estate assets globally to raise cash amidst a deepening property crisis at home, potentially revealing th
May 18, 2024
Purina Boosting Investment in Guanajuato Adding 94 Jobs to 600 Already Employed in Mexican Facility
Nestlé Purina invests $221M in Mexico, its top Latin American market, expanding its pet food plant in Silao to become the largest in the reg
May 17, 2024
China's BYD Postpones Chile Lithium Ambitions as U.S.'s Albemarle Gets 240,000 Metric Tons Lithium Quota Boost
Chile's CORFO has agreed to increase Albemarle's lithium production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), nearly 5
May 17, 2024
Lululemon Mexico Acquired By Vancouver-Based Parent
Lululemon Athletica is acquiring its franchisee, Lululemon Mexico, which operates 15 stores since entering Mexico in 2017. Despite alleged s
May 16, 2024
Coworking Works in Africa According to AfricaWorks Founder
AfricaWorks, a leading coworking space provider, operates in eight African cities and is set to launch in Johannesburg, further contributing
May 15, 2024
With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot
China's commercial property market is slumping due to a combination of companies pursuing a "China-plus-one" strategy to mitigate geopolitic
May 13, 2024
Weekly Roundup | 05.14.2024
Our pick of headlines this week impacting commercial real estate in the emerging markets.
May 13, 2024
Panama's Non-Action to Secure Darien Gap Frustrates Mexico's Nearshoring Ambitions
The Darien Gap, a remote jungle between Panama and Colombia, is a dangerous route for migrants seeking to cross into the US. In 2023, 520,00
May 13, 2024
Hyosung's $2 Billion Vietnam Investment Plan to Include a Data Center
Hyosung Corporation plans to invest $2 billion in Vietnam, including a data center in Ho Chi Minh City, expanding its presence in advanced m
May 10, 2024
Hines Global CIO Foresees Real Estate Investment Shift from 'Search for Beta to Search for Alpha'
David Steinbach, Global Chief Investment Officer and Co-Head of Investment Management at Hines shares his perspectives on the global real es
May 10, 2024
Microsoft CEO Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for Southeast Asia Data Center Investments
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded a visit to Southeast Asia, committing billions to enhance the region's cloud and artificial i
May 9, 2024
Juan Valdez Poised to Control 25% of U.S. Colombian Coffee Market
Juan Valdez's footprint is about to grow in North America through a strategic partnership with GCC, aiming for $100 million in sales by 2030
May 9, 2024
Everything’s a WeWork Now
This Wired article, written by Jennifer Conrad, essentially asks if WeWork failed why is everything a WeWork now. Despite WeWork's well-docu
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