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Philippine Real Estate Shows Strength Across Residential, Office, and Logistics 

Written by Emmanuel Andrew Venturina, Head of IQI Philippines  The Philippine property sector ended 2025 on a strong note, with residential prices rising 6–8% year‑on‑year in Metro Manila and demand in suburban townships expanding by double‑digit growth thanks to new infrastructure links. Developers reported robust pre‑sales, with top projects in Quezon City and Taguig achieving 70–80% take‑up…

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Investment Outlook for 2026: A Year of Strategic Patience and Evolving Opportunity 

Written by Hamid R. Azarmi, Head of Business Development  As we turn the page on a transformative 2025, investors enter 2026 with cautious optimism. The past year was defined by stabilization following several years of volatility, marked by a soft landing in major economies, cooling inflation, and synchronized interest rate cuts by central banks. Equity markets…

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Vietnam’s Housing Affordability Gap Widens in 2025

Vietnam’s residential property market is facing a growing affordability challenge, particularly in Hanoi where mid-range apartments have nearly disappeared. New launches are priced above VND60 million per square metre, with many pushing past VND100 million, leaving middle-income buyers priced out. In Ho Chi Minh City, however, the secondary market is rebounding as long-standing legal hurdles…

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Reinventing Malaysia’s Industrial Zones for Industry 4.0

Written by Irhamy Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Irhamy ValuersInternational Malaysia’s industrial parks have played a critical role in transforming the country into a manufacturing and export-driven economy, with Selangor, Johor, and Pulau Pinang leading the charge. However, many older industrial zones—such as Shah Alam and Klang in Selangor, or Pasir Gudang in Johor—are…

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From Wall Street to Real Assets: Where Investors Are Moving in 2025

Written by Shan Saeed, IQI Chief Economist The global economic landscape in 2025 is marked by heightened uncertainty, driven by deepening geopolitical risks, volatile tariff policies, and mounting fiscal pressures—particularly in the U.S. While central banks are pivoting toward lower interest rates to sustain growth, market volatility has intensified, causing a disconnect between U.S. yields…

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Navigating Interest Rate Shifts: Positioning Your Portfolio For The Second Half Of 2025

Written by Dante Azarmi, Head of Business Development As we move into the second half of 2025, global financial markets are increasingly shaped by evolving interest rate policies. Central banks—having tackled the inflationary pressures of the early 2020s through aggressive tightening—are now entering a more cautious phase of monetary adjustment. For investors, understanding these shifts…

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Where To Invest Next: Global Property Hotspots for 2025 and Beyond

Written by Taco Heidinga, IQI Global Strategic Advisor Savvy property investors are always looking for emerging opportunities. Whether you're seeking capital growth, lifestyle value, or a foothold in an appreciating market—Summer 2025 offers compelling choices across continents. Here's our pick of where to look next—including some surprising under-the-radar gems. ITALY - A Timeless Investment…

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