Emerging Real Estate Digest Archive

May 22

The Giant USS George Washington Pays First Visit to Brazil Since 2015 Commemorating 200 Years of Diplomatic Relations

U.S.-Brazil military ties remain strong despite diplomatic strain caused by Brazil's President Lula's alignment with China, distancing Brazi

Chicago Building Sells For 90% Discount From $27 Million Purchase Price 11 Years Ago

May 21

REAL ESTATE

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

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Weekly Roundup | 05.21.2024

Our pick of headlines this week impacting commercial real estate in the emerging markets.

May 20

REAL ESTATE

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,

Luxury Home Sales Plunge 50% in Singapore So Far in 2024

May 20

REAL ESTATE

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

Milei’s Historic “Pacto de Mayo” to Revive Argentina’s Economy and Real Estate Market

May 20

GEOPOLITICS

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

Mexico's Labor Woes and Lack of Investment Hamper Toyota's North American Production

May 20

OUTSOURCING

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

Thailand Targets Chinese Steel Dumping Representing 70% of Domestic Consumption

May 18

COMMODITIES

Thailand Targets Chinese Steel Dumping Representing 70% of Domestic Consumption

Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is contemplating broadening current anti-dumping measures against Chinese hot-rolled coil steel, which makes

May 18

REAL ESTATE

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...

Purina Boosting Investment in Guanajuato Adding 94 Jobs to 600 Already Employed in Mexican Facility

May 18

MARKETS

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

China's BYD Postpones Chile Lithium Ambitions as U.S.'s Albemarle Gets 240,000 Metric Tons Lithium Quota Boost

May 17

COMMODITIES

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

Lululemon Mexico Acquired By Vancouver-Based Parent

May 17

REAL ESTATE

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

Record-Breaking 32 Million Pounds of Colombian Avocados Shipped to the U.S. in 2023

May 17

COMMODITIES

Record-Breaking 32 Million Pounds of Colombian Avocados Shipped to the U.S. in 2023

Colombia's avocado industry soared in 2023 with a 104% increase in U.S. shipments, totaling 32 million pounds. Projections for 2024 anticipa

Coworking Works in Africa According to AfricaWorks Founder

May 16

REAL ESTATE

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

With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot

May 15

REAL ESTATE

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

Lobito Corridor's Road Network in Angola Set To Receive €381.5 Upgrade

May 15

COMMODITIES

Lobito Corridor's Road Network in Angola Set To Receive €381.5 Upgrade

The U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas, announced a €381.5 million investment to upgrade Angola's road network, focusing on the Lo

May 13

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Weekly Roundup | 05.14.2024

Our pick of headlines this week impacting commercial real estate in the emerging markets.

Colombia Plans $20 Billion Rail Corridor as Panama Canal Alternative Through the Darién Gap

May 13

OUTSOURCING

Colombia Plans $20 Billion Rail Corridor as Panama Canal Alternative Through the Darién Gap

The Turbo-Cupica corridor aims to revitalize Colombia's railway infrastructure, offering an alternative to the Panama Canal. With a $19.4 bi

Panama's Non-Action to Secure Darien Gap Frustrates Mexico's Nearshoring Ambitions

May 13

GEOPOLITICS

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

Hyosung's $2 Billion Vietnam Investment Plan to Include a Data Center

May 13

REAL ESTATE

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...

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