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Property Markets Writer
Theo Wickramasinghe covers residential markets, rental economics and development finance.
SINGAPORE —Kapil Mathur's move to JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort highlights a sustained focus on international demand and strategic partnerships in a premium market.
SINGAPORE —The death of King Harald V and Queen Mette-Marit's health raise questions regarding long-term perceived political stability, influencing energy supply dynamics.
SINGAPORE —The introduction of Malaysian 'nasi kandar' in Phu Quoc signals a high-risk bet on tourist demand and destination stability.
SINGAPORE —Bank Rakyat's new credit card campaign, offering a holiday prize, illustrates a regional financial services strategy that incentives spending, with inherent risks for individual cardholders.
SINGAPORE —The delayed onset of dementia symptoms will increasingly challenge healthcare and property markets across the region.
SINGAPORE —The case of Beach Wadiya highlights a recurring tension between heritage value and development incentives, particularly in emerging markets where tourism and infrastructure projects often clash with established cultural landmarks.