31 May 2026

• Americold Realty Trust has launched a new initiative called “Fit For Purpose” to improve operational efficiency and support strategic priorities.
• The company expects the programme to deliver incremental annual overhead savings of more than USD 25 million.
• Americold said the targeted savings are expected to reach a run-rate basis by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
• The initiative is expected to focus on streamlining operations, improving organisational alignment and strengthening cost management.
• The move comes as logistics and industrial real estate companies continue focusing on operational discipline and efficiency improvements amid changing supply chain demands.Read more

30 May 2026

• Vale do Lobo will host the 42nd edition of the Open Foursomes golf tournament from May 24–30, bringing together international golfers at the Algarve resort.
• The event will be held across the resort’s two 18-hole golf courses and is positioned around community participation, leisure and social engagement.
• Vale do Lobo’s Junior Golf Academy will run alongside the tournament from May 25–29, focusing on youth golf training and intergenerational participation in the sport.
• The resort’s residential offering, The Residences Vale do Lobo, continues to attract global buyers seeking golf-linked second homes and investment properties near the Royal Golf Course.
• The development is operated by Kronos Homes, which owns and manages the Vale do Lobo resort in Portugal.Read more

30 May 2026

Dubai’s ultra-luxury residential market has recorded a new benchmark after a five-bedroom villa in Al Barari was leased for AED 14 million over two years. The transaction, closed by fäm Properties, is now the highest rental deal recorded in the premium community, surpassing the earlier annual record by 46%. The villa, located in The Collection at Al Barari, was originally bought for AED 54 million and is delivering a yearly rental yield of 12.8%. The tenant, a Brazilian ultra-high-net-worth individual, sought a wellness-focused and private living environment, leading to an off-market leasing arrangement after limited suitable rental inventory was available in the community.Read more

29 May 2026

Australia’s government has introduced a bill in parliament to overhaul long-standing property tax concessions and capital gains rules as part of a broader push to improve housing affordability. The proposed reforms include removing the 50% capital gains tax discount on assets held for more than a year and restricting negative gearing benefits to newly built homes from July 2027. The changes have sparked political debate and concern among investors and industry groups, while the government maintains the measures are aimed at helping first-home buyers and increasing new housing supply in one of the world’s least affordable housing markets.Read more

29 May 2026

CoStar Group is set to acquire US housing market data and analytics firm Zonda from MidOcean Partners in a deal valued at nearly USD 800 million. The acquisition is expected to strengthen CoStar’s position in residential real estate data, homebuilding analytics and digital property research. Zonda is widely known for tracking housing starts, land supply, new home sales and builder activity across the US housing sector. The deal comes as CoStar continues expanding beyond commercial real estate through strategic acquisitions and investments in property technology, online marketplaces and residential housing platforms.Read more

29 May 2026

Sirius Real Estate has notarised the acquisition of a defence-supported business park in Fulda, Germany, for EUR 49.8 million. The deal adds to the company’s growing portfolio of business and industrial parks across Germany and the UK. The property is linked to defence sector activity, a segment that has continued to see stable demand amid rising government spending across Europe. The acquisition comes as Sirius Real Estate continues to focus on income-generating assets with long-term occupancy potential and strategic regional importance in Germany’s commercial real estate market.Read more

29 May 2026

Vietnam-based Vingroup’s EV charging arm V-Green has partnered with ChargeZone to develop a co-branded EV charging network for VinFast customers in India. The collaboration marks VinFast’s first charging partnership with an Indian charge point operator as the company prepares to expand its presence in the country’s electric mobility market. Around 15 charging stations have already become operational, while nearly 100 more stations are planned over the next six months. The partnership aims to improve charging accessibility, strengthen EV infrastructure and support growing electric vehicle adoption across major locations in India.Read more

29 May 2026

Aroundtown SA reported a sharp decline in first-quarter profit as the absence of property revaluation gains and rising finance costs weighed on earnings. The company’s net profit fell by more than 50% year-on-year to EUR 118.9 million, even as German commercial property prices continued to recover after a prolonged downturn. Aroundtown’s funds from operations (FFO I), a key earnings metric for property firms, also declined due to higher borrowing costs. However, the company maintained its full-year guidance, indicating that operational performance remained within expectations despite ongoing market and geopolitical uncertainties.Read more

28 May 2026

Samsung Electronics is planning to invest nearly USD 1.5 billion in Vietnam to set up its first semiconductor testing plant in the country, according to proposal documents reviewed by Reuters. The facility, being developed near Hanoi, is expected to begin operations in 2027 and will focus on testing DRAM and NAND memory chips. The move comes as global demand for memory chips continues to rise due to rapid expansion in AI data centres. The project also strengthens Vietnam’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain, where it has already emerged as a key hub for chip assembly, packaging and testing operations.Read more

28 May 2026

• China and Hong Kong stock markets traded lower as weakness in property and AI-linked shares weighed on investor sentiment.
• The CSI 300 Real Estate Index fell 3.9% to a record low, while China Vanke continued to face pressure from its ongoing debt challenges.
• China’s industrial profits recorded their fastest growth since late 2023, but concerns over domestic demand and financing conditions continued to impact markets.
• Semiconductor and AI-related stocks declined despite continued long-term optimism around China’s technology and EV sectors.
• Analysts at CITIC Securities and UBS said investors remain focused on selective growth sectors including AI, infrastructure and chips.Read more