Research

"As the expansion of major department store groups has intensified market competition, exclusive dining brands, flagship stores, and online retailers opening physical stores are strategies being adopted a win market share."

"Geographic diversification is not the only way that the sector is changing, with new buyers and new brands boosting branded residences"

"The Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.4% in Q1/2023 – its slowest since the economy rebounded in Q2/2021. Domestic consumption took a massive hit from rising interest rates as it started to decelerate to 6.3% YoY from 8.3% in 2022. "

"Pakistan’s macroeconomy in the first half of 2023 continued to face challenges as inflation soared to 36.4% in April and the interest rate remained at a high of 21%."

"Since the Taiwanese government lifted COVID-19 restrictions in mid-October last year, the tourism market has gradually reopened. As of Q1/2023, the number of visitors to Taiwan reached approximately 1.1 million, approximately 40% of total tourist numbers during the first quarter of 2019."

"China’s logistics value experienced robust growth of 3.4% in 2022, reaching RMB347.6 trillion, while the total revenue of the logistics industry amounted to RMB12.7 trillion, exhibiting a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 4.7%. Notably, sectors such as railway transport, the cold chain sector, and express delivery maintained strong growth rates, showcasing their resilience and importance."

"Chengdu’s GDP reached RMB2,082 billion in 2022, an 2.8% increase YoY, and the total economic output exceeded 2 trillion for the first time. The tertiary industry growth value reached RMB1,382 billion, up 1.5% YoY."