• Despite a turbulent year the global expansion of the retail industry shows no sign of slowing
• Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo among top 20 global cities for international retailers
• American retailers are the most global with 73% present in all three regions (The Americas; Asia Pacific; Europe, Middle East and Africa)
• Emerging markets including Russia, Poland and Vietnam are seeing the most new retailer entries
• London (55.5%) reclaimed the outright number one position after sharing top spot with Dubai last year

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ViewPoint: The Great East Japan Earthquake: A Preliminary Assessment of Real Estate Impacts (May 2011)

Report examines the mood of uncertainty following the earthquake and the subdued office and retail leasing market conditions that are expected to emerge a result. Effects on the industrial leasing market remain to be seen.

On the investment side, Japanese investors and funds are likely to lead the recovery in transaction volumes, supported by domestic banks that remain willing to finance prime real estate acquisitions. This compares with the more cautious attitude being adopted by overseas investors and lenders.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, both occupiers and investors will likely take a more meticulous approach to their real estate with respect to the earthquake and power supply resilience of properties they choose to acquire or occupy.

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During the whole year of 2010, China recorded a total land transaction value of RMB 2.7 trillion, up 70.4% y-o-y against a 18% annual growth regsitered for land transaction area. The upward land price reflects the broad-based surge in housing prices and the land of supply. In the 15 cities we track, the land transaction area in 2010 rose by 15.6% y-o-y, amounting to 178.5 million sm. Fuelled by loosening liquidity and surging sales revenue of major developers, the land price climbed to RMB 2,749 psm in terms of accommodation value, up 23% y-o-y.

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ViewPoint: Vietnam Dong Devaluation (March 2011)

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China's Logistics: Rising Demand but a Shortage of Supply

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Asia Viewpoint: New Residential Market Measures: Short Term Holding Tactic to Combat Longer Term Challenge

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Asia Viewpoint: Hong Kong Government's Conundrum: Cooling the overheating residential market without undermining market value

The rapid growth of housing prices in Hong Kong has led to disquiet among segments of the local population and the government clearly understands that it can no longer sit idly by until the situation gets out of hand. This Viewpoint, which was released prior to the Chief Executive's Annual Policy Address on October 13, discusses the various options open to the Hong Kong government as it looks to ensure a soft landing for the overheated residential market without causing a big crash.

Introduction to the Jakarta Real Estate Market

Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and one of the most resource rich and populous emerging markets in the world. In its capital Jakarta, the real estate sector is attracting increased involvement on the part of overseas investors with funds and developers from within the region investing in commercial and residential real estate. This report includes an overview of the Indonesian economy, property law and the Jakarta office, retail, industrial and luxury residential property sectors.

Seoul Urban Regeneration: Transforming the CBD into an Integrated Commercial Area

The Seoul CBD accommodates a large working population with significant spending power. However, urban planners have largely failed to leverage on this fact and hence the area has functioned solely as an office precinct, with only limited retail space available. This paper charts the Seoul metropolitan government's ongoing initiative to revitalise and regenerate downtown Seoul, the latest phase of which is to introduce more retail elements into the CBD and transform the area into a commercial, retail and tourism hub.

Evolution of the Corporate Real Estate Organization in Asia – Core Competencies for Success

Hong Kong Housing Market: A New Policy Direction to Balance

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The Phnom Penh Real Estate Market

Phnom Penh has emerged as the centre of Cambodian business and economic development.   This special report examines the real estate market across the office, luxury residential, hospitality, retail and industrial sectors in Phnom Penh. 

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Success and Failure in Southern China Shopping Mall Development

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2009 China Land Market Review

This new report, analyses the land transaction market of 15 major cities, in the China market during 2009.  This in-depth report:
n    summarises the market - comparing 2009 with 2008
n    reviews the market situation, trends and major transactions in each city
n    compares cities and highlights of the most expensive land transactions.
 The report also covers CBRE's market expectations in 2010.

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Closer Cross Strait Relationship: Anticipating Investment Environment Change in Taiwan

New regulations introduced by Taiwan in 2009 have seen the end of the one-way flow of capital from Taiwan to the mainland.  PRC enterprises across a range of industries are now able to establish a presence and buy real estate in Taiwan.  The office leasing market is expected to be the first sector impacted by the new market opening arrangements.  This special report examines the closer cross-straight relationship and opportunities in the real estate market. 

Introduction to Kuala Lumpur Real Estate Market

The paper provides a snapshot of a number of topical issues affecting the Malaysian real estate market at the beginning of 2010 including the competitiveness of the Kuala Lumpur office market; the government’s relaxation of laws governing foreign investment in various sectors including real estate; and the launch of Malaysia’s own green building rating system.