Hong Kong should step up tightening of bank lending to ease asset price inflation, the IMF said on Thursday, as the city’s surging property prices have raised the risk of an asset bubble.
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IMF urges Hong Kong to tighten lending rules
Green boost for office buildings in Australia
The energy efficiency of commercial office buildings in Australia is the focus of a new national scheme designed to boost the green credentials of work spaces.
From the second half of 2010, building o…
China’s retail sector draws more interest
More investors are focusing on China’s retail property sector, especially in second-tier cities, as a way to gain from the country’s increasing wealth.…
Woolworths Mathieson – a handsome couple
Think Woolworths and the first thought that comes to mind is: ”The fresh food people”, but Woolworths’ real money spinners are alcohol and gambling. It is creating big…
Big back in fashion for retailers
Small is no longer beautiful for retailers. With customers returning to the shops, almost all retailers are now focusing on large format stores (15,000 to 20,000 sq ft or above) that allow them to sel…
We are focusing on integrated, mixed-use retail destinations
Phoenix Mills Ltd managing director Atul Ruia, a third generation entrepreneur from the Ruia family, has been instrumental in setting up and managing premier retail destination, High Street Phoenix at…
Surviving a retail downturn – consumer markets
China has had a bumper year for retail sales, but the signs of a global economic slowdown are starting to be felt across the retail sector.
For retail executives a consumer downturn is always frighten…
Starwood opens 150th Asian hotel, China and India fuel growth
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has opened its 150th hotel in Asia-Pacific – the 292-room ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection hotel in Bengaluru in the South Indian state of Kar…