AIAIG Opinion2026年4月9日
Hong Kong Office Market 2026: Core Area Recovery vs. High Vacancy, Real...
In 2026, the Hong Kong office market is not about a 'full recovery' but a clear divergence: prime offices in core areas like Central are starting to recover, but overall vacancy rates remain high, supply is still heavy, and institutional funds are reassessing returns and liquidity of Hong Kong office assets. This article analyzes whether the market is 'rebounding' or entering a new phase of 'core asset recovery first, weak assets continuing to clear out,' based on recent trends such as improved absorption in core areas, high overall vacancy, and Singapore REITs selling Hong Kong office buildings.
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AIAIG Opinion2026年4月9日
After Indonesia's Golden Visa: Will Jakarta/Bali Real Estate Benefit?...
After the launch of Indonesia's Golden Visa, the market widely interprets it as a boon for real estate, but the reality is far more complex. The Golden Visa is essentially a long-term residency policy aimed at attracting capital and high-net-worth individuals, not a 'buy property for residency' scheme. This article analyzes whether Jakarta and Bali real estate truly benefit, based on visa rules, foreign ownership restrictions, and urban demand structures, and breaks down the core differences between investment residency and real estate investment.
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AIAIG Opinion2026年4月9日
Why Japan's Housing and Land Prices Continue to Diverge: Three Rising Logics...
In 2026, Japan's real estate market shows significant divergence: core cities like Tokyo and Osaka are steadily rising, while some local and resort areas present structural opportunities. This is driven not by a single factor, but by three key logics: tourism recovery, population mobility, and global capital allocation. This article systematically breaks down the three core rising paths of Japan's housing and land price divergence and analyzes which regions hold sustained investment value.
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AIAIG Opinion2026年4月7日
Singapore ABSD Policy Tuning Signals: How Should Overseas Investors Interpret the Policy Bottom?
Singapore's 2026 Budget left the 60% ABSD rate unchanged, but industry voices call for reduced foreign buyer taxes on luxury properties above S$10M. With the US Fed hiking cycle ending, does this signal a policy bottom? How should overseas Chinese investors time their entry?
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AIAIG Opinion2026年4月6日
Japan Tightens Foreign Property Oversight: Non-Residents Must Report Transactions Starting April 2026, Nationality Disclosure Required
Japan's 2026 regulations require all non-resident property buyers to report transactions to the Ministry of Finance within 20 days and disclose buyer nationality for the first time. Condominium management law reforms strengthen majority voting mechanisms. The policy signal is clear: oversight is tightening and transparency is increasing.
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AIAIG Opinion2026年4月5日
Portugal Golden Visa Excludes Real Estate from 2025, Shifts to Fund Investment
Portugal officially removes real estate from Golden Visa qualifying investment options, shifting minimum investment to €500k funds
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AIAIG Opinion2026年3月31日
Chinese Students Flood Thailand's International Schools: A Practical Guide for Families Weighing the Move
Chinese students now account for over half of Thailand's international student population, with some Chiang Mai schools seeing 50% Chinese enrollment. Annual tuition ranges from 88,000 to 185,000 RMB — a fraction of Singapore or Hong Kong prices. But quality varies widely, and the tax implications of parent guardian visas add hidden costs.
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AIAIG Opinion2026年3月31日
Thailand Privilege Visa Explained: Family Promotion Expires March 31, But Mind the Tax Gap
Thailand Privilege (formerly Elite Visa) offers 5-to-20-year residence memberships from ~$18,500. The family member promotional pricing expires March 31, 2026. But with no tax exemption on foreign income — unlike the LTR visa — the total cost equation has shifted since Thailand's 2024 tax reform.
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AIAIG Opinion2026年3月31日
Thailand's Foreign Income Tax Overhaul: Two-Year Exemption Window in Draft as Expats Recalculate
Since January 2024, Thailand taxes all foreign income remitted by tax residents regardless of when earned. A proposed two-year exemption window — allowing tax-free remittance in the year earned or the following year — is being drafted but not yet enacted. For expats and overseas Chinese in Thailand, visa selection is now a tax decision.
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AIAIG Opinion2026年3月31日
Cambodia Investment Migration Explained: 10-Year Visa from $100K, Direct Citizenship from $245K
Cambodia's M2H program offers a 10-year renewable visa for just $100,000, while its CBI pathway grants citizenship in 3–4 months for $245,000. Among Southeast Asian investment migration options, Cambodia stands out for the lowest entry threshold and fastest path to a passport.
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