"The World Bank has affirmed that GDP is projected to grow by 6.3% in 2023-24, while the average inflation rate is estimated to be 5.2% over the same period. The primary factors contributing to the downward trend in inflation include the easing of global commodity prices, a slower pace of currency depreciation, and a moderation in domestic demand."

"The pandemic has expedited demand for digital infrastructure in Japan, which has served as a catalyst for economic growth and investment, with foreign direct investment into communications having seen significant increments over the past few years to more than JPY300 billion in 2022."

"With increasing economic challenges and the shedding of workers in the tech industry, the Singapore office market is now at a crossroads. Although many tenants have been impacted by the troubles afflicting their respective industries, their office leases still have a reasonable runway left, courtesy of signing long term leases when times were good. However, today, more find themselves with space which they do not need and are actively trying to lease out."

"Higher mortgage rates will have different impacts in different parts of the market."

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"A surge in COVID cases and subsequent lockdown in March had an outsized effect on the retail market, with Shanghai’s retail sales falling 10.7% YoY in the first three quarters of 2022, with wholesale and retail sales down 9.4% YoY, and accommodation and F&B sales down 24.8% YoY After the lockdown was eased in June, consumption began to recover with consumer spending skewed towards food, though there was also a pickup in some discretionary expenditure in Q3/2022, such as NEVs (New Energy Vehicles), smartphones, jewellery and cosmetics growing by 39.8%, 6.6%, 4.9% and 1.3%, respectively."

"Karachi is the most populated city of Pakistan with an estimated population of 22 million. It is the financial and economic hub of the country and many businesses are headquartered there. The city has a labor supply of almost 5 million people and a literacy rate of 83% on average."