Urban Development
Ikano Centres Expands Dining Hubs in Malaysia by 2026
Ikano Centres is set to upgrade the shopping and dining experience in Malaysia with two new dining hubs in Petaling Jaya and Johor...
MunirahApril 3, 2026
E-Bikes Gain Momentum in the Philippines
The use of e-bikes in the Philippines is increasing as they become more common in urban areas and in residential streets throughout the...
Kirsten CastroMarch 10, 2026
Motorcycle Taxi Industry Expands in the Philippines
People who have tried to cross Metro Manila during rush hour know what the problem is. The traffic is moving slowly. Sometimes it...
Kirsten CastroMarch 10, 2026
Public Market Redevelopment Is Transforming Community Trade in Philippine Cities
In many Philippine towns, the public market was the main place where people did business before supermarkets and retail malls became popular. There,...
Kirsten CastroMarch 5, 2026
Cost of Living Indonesia 2026: Urban Trends and Housing Pressure
Cost of Living Indonesia is something people feel before they calculate. It shows up in rent negotiations. In grocery receipts that look slightly...
DivaMarch 4, 2026
Philippines Affordable Housing Market Outlook 2026: Urban Growth and Structural Challenges
The market for affordable housing in the Philippines is at a turning point because of rapid urbanization, population increase, and changes in the...
Kirsten CastroMarch 4, 2026
Philippines Regional Economic Hubs Beyond Manila
Metro Manila has been the clear focus of economic activity in the Philippines for decades. It is still the center of the country’s...
Kirsten CastroMarch 4, 2026
Across the Archipelago: Infrastructure and Daily Life in Indonesia
On many Indonesian islands, the sea is both a view and a barrier. Boats replace highways. Airports substitute rail lines. In some regions,...
DivaMarch 3, 2026
Indonesia’s Dynamic Secondary Cities and Asia Economic Growth
Indonesia’s rapidly growing secondary cities are becoming important engines of Asia economic growth, which shows that things are changing outside of Jakarta. As...
DivaFebruary 28, 2026
