Trends & Insights

It’s getting on for a year since remote work became a mainstream part of working life

Companies are using their buying power to drive social change

Workforce expectations have shifted significantly in the last year amid a surge in remote working

Traditional cleaning methods are being upgraded amid heightened expectations around hygiene

Asia learned the hard way on how to address “sick-building syndrome” so now the rest of the world doesn’t have to

Companies are launching a growing range of initiatives to show employees they care about their health and wellbeing

With women leaving in droves, there’s an increasing focus on flexible work policies

Psychological and physical safety needs are driving new design theories

Partnerships top investors’ priority lists amid pandemic travel restrictions

Asia Pacific real estate investment dipped 20 percent last year, although a strong fourth quarter moderated declines

Implications of blockchain technology in Real Estate

Restricting the world’s largest human migration is expected to shift shopping patterns online and in store

Leasing activity, business confidence keeps market upbeat

Flexible office space is back, but it’s looking different than before

Electric car dealerships springing up in China’s malls are just one type of retailer opening physical stores

Recent deals show how key players in real estate investment are reshaping their portfolios

While the global pandemic was dominating headlines in 2020, airports were getting a makeover and investment funds were taken to task over climate change

Cold storage boxes and freezer farms are only part of the picture

Supply chains brace for shipping challenges as online shopping becomes the norm

While some smart cities projects hitting hurdles, China’s are racing to the front of the pack

Better building standards are among efforts to help the built environment withstand the changing climate

During the economic downturn, companies are looking closely at cost savings from doing good

Asia’s cities are leading the charge on employing super-fast internet speeds

Artificial intelligence may be in its infancy in the foodservice industry but it’s got huge potential