Avida Land and Amaia Land have signed a strategic partnership with Pag-IBIG Fund to widen housing options for Filipino workers. The agreement allows eligible members to access Pag-IBIG housing loans of up to ₱10 million for select properties. By combining private sector development with government-backed financing, the initiative aims to make quality homeownership more attainable across various income brackets.
eMaxx has introduced a Commercial Property Program powered by the eMaxx Reciprocal Insurance Exchange. Designed for building owners facing premium volatility and disputed valuations, the policyholder-owned structure rewards commercial property owners who invest in proactive risk management. Coverage is available to businesses meeting Highly Protected Risk Catastrophe standards, with primary insurance provided through an A.M. Best A-rated carrier and reinsurance supported by the eMaxx Reciprocal.
Huong Viet Properties has teamed up with 32 strategic partners to launch Palm River, a new apartment subdivision within the 30.6-hectare Palm City development in eastern Ho Chi Minh City. Built on a 1.9-hectare plot with 60 percent green space, the complex comprises four 36-story towers. Construction began in June 2026, with handover scheduled for the first quarter of 2029.
GO Residential REIT has agreed to purchase 27 properties from H&R REIT for approximately US$2.8 billion. The deal expands GO's presence across the US Sunbelt region and New York City, adding nearly 13,300 suites to its portfolio. Following completion in late 2026, the combined entity will become Canada's second-largest publicly traded residential REIT by enterprise value while improving its leverage profile.
Saudi Arabia's Acwa has signed a major deal with Indonesia's state salt firm PT GARAM to build a $400 million integrated facility in East Java. The plant will process 62,500 cubic metres of desalinated water daily alongside 500,000 tons of high-purity industrial salt per year. The initiative aims to reduce Indonesia's reliance on salt imports while delivering crucial industrial water supplies.
Construction is underway on The Orchard Place in Dubai. Designed by SPECTRUM Architecture, the scheme integrates residential, commercial, and office spaces within a unified development. Built over a central five-storey podium connecting two high-rise towers, the project translates extensive research into site topography, climate, and modern urban living into physical form. Active structural works are currently progressing on the site.