According to the UBS Securities Philippines, Inc., a local unit of Swiss bank UBS AG, the pace in which the Philippine economy’s grows will slow in 2012 before picking up again in 2013. In figures recorded by the company, gross domestic product (GDP) reached 3.6% in 2011; however this number is set to drop slightly [...]
According to figures announced by the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER), Malaysia is predicted to hit 5% growth in 2011, based on gross domestic product (GDP) results for the first three quarters of 2011. At the recent National Economic Outlook Conference, Dr Zakariah Abdul Rashid, executive director of the MIER stated that if [...]
With the Nielsen Global Luxury Brands Study stating that consumers from the Philippines are the most enthusiastic about luxury-brands, it’s no wonder why one of the country’s leading developers has secured celebrity endorsement for some of its latest projects. With 74% of Filipino respondents stating that they would buy a luxury-branded item, the Philippines’ largest [...]
The Philippines is a prosperous country that continues to develop and advance. With a high standard of living, quality healthcare system, and a long life expectancy, the Philippines offer opportunities to both residents and investors. If you are a real estate investor and you are considering the advantages of investing in properties overseas, consider the [...]
A new world exclusive Elite Teak Tree Programme based around the durable tropical hardwood Teak has just been launched by Experience International. Teak is the most popular and valuable tropical hardwood in Asia as it is used to make very desirable furniture which is high demand around Asia. For an investment of £30,000 you will [...]
Apartments for sale in Manila are a great investment opportunity for numerous people. Much of the Western world is continuing to suffer after the economic downturn and real estate values are still continuing to decline or showing low growth in numerous places. In spite of this, the opposite is true in Asia. In fact, much [...]
Why Manila in the Philippines has emerged as one of the most attractive property investment destinations in the world today. With the western world in financial difficulty, the USA still trying to recover after the credit crisis back in 2007, and the current problems in the Eurozone partly because of Greece’s debt, and with the [...]
Malaysia was one of seven 7 to achieve positive growth in tourist arrivals last year when the rest of the world experienced a 4% decline. This is just another positive indicator for tourism growth on SE Asia which intrun should havwe a positive impact of the real estate and more specifically touristic property market.
An article published today the 4th of March 2010 on the opp.org.uk website indicated that Asia is leading way with regards to Tourism recovery. The article highlighted that research from International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed air travel was up 8.6% compared to the market low in February 2009. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and [...]
While the Philippines is a country made up of over 7000 Islands, the major city locations like Manila, Quezon City have an ever increasing and educated work force especially in the I.T industry and because of this fact a growing number of companies are setting up office and outsourcing work to the Philippines. These areas [...]
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