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1. Upgrading Libya
Infrastructure programmes are multiplying in Libya, with a new airport to be built and a new water desalination project to establish. But there are challenges to international firms.
20 Nov 2009
2. Real estate recovery
- report from Expo Real 2009, Munich
The US and UK real estate markets are showing intermittent signs of recovery. But Japan has become the most active centre for property investment.
30 Oct 2009
3. Sustainable energy is fair focus
- report from ISH 2009, Frankfurt
Renewable energy has become a major issue for heating systems and the sanitary industry, it emerged at Germany's building and engineering show. For Hong Kong players copyright problems in Europe keep companies wary, while low price offers seem less needed than in the past.
3 April 2009
4. Fast-recovering Asia-Pacific real estate
- report from MIPIM 2009, Cannes
The Asia-Pacific region is due for stronger growth than other global real estate centres, said speakers at the French signature property show. Hong Kong is named as a strong Asian headquarters for exploding growth when it arrives.
27 March 2009
5. Kuok Group unit sizes down Iskandar housing
Berinda, a unit of the Kuok Group of companies with interests in Hong Kong as well as across East and Southeast Asia, has spoken of downsizing its housing development in the US$11 billion Iskandar Malaysia economic corridor, in view of the credit crunch. But Berinda and other developers remain upbeat about overall prospects.
27 Feb 2009
6. Skating into a new sports building era
- report from BUDMA 2009, Poznań
With Poland to receive major EU infrastructure funding, the underdeveloped sporting sector will benefit, with skating facilities among those earmarked, along with health spas. Hong Kong infrastructure and technology companies should take part, said visitors to the show.
13 Feb 2009
7. Hope for building firms dodging the downturn
- report from BAU 2009, Munich
Suppliers of specialised building and ancillary equipment were in a buoyant mood, as record numbers attended the giant German show for the architecture and materials industries. A Hong Kong firm saw an opportunity to help Chinese mainland suppliers into European OEM contracts.
6 Feb 2009
8. Polish construction waits on material supply
A major issue causing the lower rate of growth in Poland's construction market is fewer sources of building materials. Hong Kong suppliers could step up in one of Europe's better building sectors, particularly in the run-up to Euro 2012.
30 Jan 2009
9. Falling investment has global developers in limbo
- report from Expo Real 2008, Munich
Volatile financial markets had real estate analysts perplexed at the German global expo on real estate. Some saw Latin American, Central and Eastern European and Asian markets - particularly Vietnam - as the best of a challenging line-up for opportunities.
31 Oct 2008
10. Hong Kong's "visible hand" in UAE real estate boom
- report from Cityscape 2008, Dubai
Many real estate projects in the UAE have a Hong Kong "element", that includes architects, engineers and interior designers. So the territory's professionals were prominent at the show.
31 Oct 2008
11. Constructing a bridge to India's infrastructure industry
Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland can make more of the opportunities afforded by India's thirst for infrastructure to drive development. That could involve direct equipment trading, renting, design and investment.
15 Aug 2008
12. Hong Kong parts producers fix sights on global tools sector
- report from Hannover Messe 2008
With German machine tools manufacturers working to capacity, there were opportunities for Hong Kong parts producers in the automation and mechanical sectors at the giant Hannover show. Energy-saving technologies were in profusion.
9 May 2008
13. India's mass transit a natural junction for HK firms
Hong Kong's MTRC has pushed into the Indian rail market, with a major engineering and project management contract. With a huge overhaul of India's railway system due in the next five years, opportunities appear for professional expertise available in the territory.
9 May 2008
14. "Green" doors and windows open a new building trend
"Energy-efficient" and "environmentally-friendly" are the watchwords in the latest Mainland real estate development trends. As windows account for over 50% of a building's total energy consumption, energy-saving doors and windows are the target for better design and materials.
17 July 2007
15. US "green" building trend could suit HK suppliers
Natural and non-toxic materials and energy-saving options are building momentum with a "green" trend in the US real estate market. Natural flooring and "eco" wood furniture could be among the products to see sales soar.
5 June 2007
16. Why Amman is booming
The capital city of Jordan is receiving a "war dividend" from Iraq. The continued strife has encouraged Iraqis to buy property in Amman, while the city houses international aid and reconstruction groups.
24 May 2005
17. Infrastructure and real estate enlivened by Polish EU entry
Roads are being built as Poland takes advantage of its EU membership. The real estate industry is coming alive, with developers, intermediaries and tenants taking advantage of more financing opportunities.
27 Jan 2005
18. Swelling attendance boosts Middle East's giant contracting show
- report from The Big 5 2004, Dubai
The Big 5 was substantially bigger than last year, with major construction projects expected in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Hong Kong's small contingent won delegates' attention for decorative materials, among other offerings.
9 Dec 2004
19. The world's largest city of stone shaped in Fujian Province
Stone holds an important place in the economy of Nanan, Fujian Province. The city boasts 1,300 stone enterprises, with annual turnover of Rmb11 billion (HK$10.3 billion), or 37% of the city's total industrial output.
14 Oct 2004
20. Shenzhen decoration industry a painted path for Hong Kong firms
Shenzhen's decoration industry is developing by leaps and bounds. Besides growing local demand, there are contracting jobs in other mainland cities. Hong Kong architectural design companies have work waiting.
18 March 2004
 
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