The second-largest economy in ASEAN after Indonesia, Thailand has developed a positive international reputation on the back of its pro-investment policies and well-developed infrastructure, standing as one of the most liberalised and business-friendly markets in the region.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Chito Cruz, Chairman, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC): Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Articles & Analysis | The Philippines' bustling economy leading to a series of developments in the construction sector from The Report: The Philippines 2016
A flourishing outsourcing sector, fresh investments in infrastructure and the development of new housing will continue to fuel the Philippines’ swiftly growing economy. These factors are set to have a positive impact on the construction sector, despite significant structural bottlenecks. At 8.9% in 2015, growth in the Philippine construction...
Articles & Analysis | After a half decade of rapid growth, developers in the Philippines looking to prevent oversupply from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Demand for office and outsourcing space in Manila’s most popular commercial areas managed to keep pace with a surge of new supply in 2015. That said, 2016 is expected to see a slight rise in vacancy rates. Foreseeing this trend, however, and wary of flooding the market, builders and developers have already pared down plans for future launches...
Interviews & Viewpoints | J J Atencio, President and CEO, 8990 Holdings: Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: The Philippines 2016
The construction and real estate sectors make up around 20% of the Philippine economy, slightly ahead of manufacturing. Over the past few years, construction in the Philippines has been flourishing amid a climate of political stability and upbeat business sentiment, spurred by growth in overseas foreign worker remittances, inbound investments into business process outsourcing, rising numbers...