Thai firm still has confidence to invest in Malaysia
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=949333

Malaysia’s economy grew 5.7% in Q1
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/5/14/business/20130514111021&sec=business

Malaysia in demand with investors
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/5/14/business/20130514125619&sec=business

Domestic demand to remain robust, cushions impact of weaker external demand
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=949986

Malaysia’s GDP expands 4.1% in 1Q2013
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=949905

Property developers to roll out their own GreenRE-rated pilot project soon
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/property-news/property-developers-to-roll-out-their-own-greenre-rated-pilot-projects-soon/

Well-planned land transport network to boost Greater KL area
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/property-news/well-planned-land-transport-network-can-boost-greater-kl-area/

Ibraco Pelita to undertake Kuching Waterfront extension
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/property-news/ibraco-pelita-to-undertake-kuching-waterfront-extension/

PASDEC wins RM58mil hospital construction job
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/news-a-views/11097-pasdec-wins-rm58m-hospital-construction-job.html

New tunnel to prevent floods in Kuala Lumpur
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/property-news/new-tunnel-to-prevent-floods-from-sungai-bunus/

I-Bhd envisions different shopping experience with CentralPlaza project
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/property-news/i-bhd-envisions-different-shopping-experience-with-centralplaza-project/

MMC to develop its 4,500 acres in Iskandar into industrial properties
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/property-news/mmc-to-develop-its-4500-acres-in-iskandar-into-industrial-properties/

Hektar REIT quietly carving a niche market
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/property-news/hektar-reit-quietly-carving-a-niche-market/

Is the Heat Off Asia’s Hottest Property Markets?
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100733988

Asian Office Rental Growth Slows
http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/asia-pacific-commercial-news/asia-office-space-asia-jakarta-office-rents-beijing-office-rents-6840.php

IMF says Board Approves $1.3 Billion Loan for Cyprus
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-15/imf-says-board-approves-1-3-billion-loan-for-cyprus.html

Gen X has new reason to resent boomers as retirement looks bleak.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-16/gen-x-has-new-reason-to-resent-boomers-as-retirement-looks-bleak.html

US/Europe

Blackstone Selling General Growth Stake
http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/north-america-commercial-news/blackstone-general-growth-properties-shopping-malls-blackstone-selling-stake-6842.php

Housing Starts in U.S Fell in April to Five-Month Low
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-16/housing-starts-in-u-s-decreased-in-april-to-five-month-low.html

General Growth Sells Stake in Las Vegas Shopping Mall
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-16/general-growth-sells-stake-in-las-vegas-shopping-mall.html

Philippine

SM Investments Says Tourism Push To Lift Returns: Southeast Asia
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-13/sm-investments-says-tourism-push-to-lift-returns-southeast-asia.html

Singapore

Plans revealed for Singapore’s Tallest Building
http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/asia-pacific-commercial-news/singapores-tallest-building-skidmore-owings-and-merrill-tanjong-pagar-centre-6852.php

Drastic Drop in April new home sales
http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-management-news/2013/5/35788/drastic-drop-in-april-new-home-sales

Singapore housing heading for a downturn, says developer
http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-management-news/2013/5/35786/s-pore-housing-heading-for-a-downturn-says-develop

China

China April Home Sales Fall 13% as Property Curbs Take Toll
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-13/china-april-home-sales-fall-13-as-property-curbs-take-toll.html

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Developer forced to return deposit
http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/asia-pacific-residential-news/apex-horizon-hong-kong-development-li-ka-shing-cheung-kong-6841.php

Japan

Resona to Tie Up With Malaysia’s Public Bank for Asia Growth
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-16/resona-to-tie-up-with-malaysia-s-public-bank-for-asian-expansion.html

IS Tokyo the new Miami
http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/featured-columnists/market-buzz/japan-property-market-abenomics-yen-exchange-rate-tokyo-housing-market-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-6855.php

Japan Becomes Most Favoured nation in Poll Showing AbeOptimism
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-16/japan-becomes-most-favored-nation-in-poll-showing-abe-optimism.html

India

Mumbai Home Market is ‘Irrational’
http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/asia-pacific-residential-news/mumbai-homes-prices-jones-lang-lasalle-ramesh-nair-6837.php

One Step closer to toll-free Gurgaon expressway
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/gurgaon/One-step-closer-to-toll-free-Gurgaon-expressway/Article1-1057786.aspx

Mumbai housing prices appreciate by 66% in 4 years
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/mumbai-housing-prices-appreciate-by-66-in-4-yrs/1115169/0

Greater Noida Authority officials meet farmers opposing Delhi-Mumbai Corridor
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-14/noida/39255268_1_dmic-project-delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-land-owners

Concrete jungle eating into Visakhapatnam’s green heritage
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-09/visakhapatnam/39142015_1_endangered-species-greater-visakhapatnam-municipal-corporation-vizag

Middle East

Dubai Frame project to be completed by end 2014
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/dubai-frame-project-be-completed-by-end-2014-501668.html

Emaar in talks on $270m villa project at Dubai’s DWC
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emaar-in-talks-on-270m-villa-project-at-dubai-s-dwc-501767.html#.UZXhh6JTCYQ

New Zealand

New Zealand Home Sales Reach Six Year High
http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/asia-pacific-residential-news/new-zealand-home-prices-april-2013-real-estate-institute-of-new-zealand-6835.php