Data Centers & Connectivity: Digital Realty launched operations in Malaysia’s Cyberjaya, targeting about 32MW across three sites by mid-2028, with a future expansion under review—another sign the region’s real estate demand is being pulled by AI infrastructure. Foreign Investment Rules: Saudi Arabia issued updated guidance letting non-resident foreign companies buy property without a local business presence, while Bahrain and the UAE continue pushing homeownership programs and market growth targets. Cross-Border Finance Constraints: An AfDB survey says many African banks are still locked out of trade financing deals due to foreign-exchange shortages and correspondent-bank limits, widening a projected trade finance gap by 2027. Housing Market Pressure: Portugal faces pressure as immigrant workers leave amid rising housing costs and labor shortages, while the AI boom is also cited as a driver of housing affordability strain in San Francisco. Urban Projects & Public Scrutiny: In Mumbai, officials and politicians are clashing over major infrastructure quality and enforcement, from flyover surface concerns to demolition actions tied to alleged unauthorized construction. World Cup Real Estate Spillover: In New Jersey, American Dream is ramping up World Cup spending and visitor infrastructure ahead of MetLife Stadium matches, highlighting how major events can reshape local retail and property-adjacent demand. Risk & Compliance in Global Trade: China’s green compliance push is raising the bar for Thai exporters, with sustainability reporting becoming a contract and financing requirement.