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Latest news in Asia Pacific

RICS announces Regional Advisory Board for Hong Kong

After a rigorous selection process, we are pleased to announce that Ms Ada Fung has been appointed as the chair of the RICS Hong Kong Regional Advisory Board.

Office real estate's comeback in a diversified market

The commercial real estate (CRE) landscape in Asia Pacific (APAC) is undergoing significant transformation, driven by economic shifts, geopolitical complexities and evolving market dynamics.

Australian Opposition commits to reducing construction sector pressures

Leader of the Opposition, The Hon Peter Dutton MP, has just handed down the federal budget in reply.

Meet the new members of the Asia Pacific WRB

We are delighted to announce three new members to the Asia Pacific World Regional Board: Ram Chandnani MRICS, as Chair of the South Asia Regional Board; Ada Fung FRICS, as Chair of the Hong Kong Regional Advisory Board; and Xie Ying as a World Regional Board Member, representing China.

RICS Announces Three New Members of the APAC World Regional Board

After a rigorous selection process, we are pleased to announce three new members joining the RICS APAC World Regional Board - Ada Fung, Amy Xie, and Ram Chandnani MRICS.

RICS Announces Regional Advisory Board for China Market

After a rigorous selection process, we are pleased to announce Mr Chiu Kam-Kuen will be chairing the RICS Regional Advisory Board for China market, and Mr Gu Jian-Ping will be the Co-Optee of the Board.

Australian Treasurer Leaves Door Open For Licensing Reform To Boost Productivity In Construction

Australian Treasurer, The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP has just handed down the federal budget in what is likely to be the final major step before the federal election is called in the next few weeks.

RICS chartered quantity surveyors making a positive difference in Australia and around the world

We asked one of RICS’s most dynamic quantity surveyors in Australia, Lewis Skittrall FRICS, Commercial Manager at Sarah Constructions in Adelaide, to take time out of his busy schedule to share his views on RICS, what it represents and why it’s important in the Australian context.

RICS response to the Hong Kong Budget 2025-2026

RICS welcomes the Hong Kong Budget 2025-26, which outlines a comprehensive plan to address fiscal challenges and promote sustainable economic growth.

Victorian Building Buyer Protections Bill Announced

The Victorian government has introduced new buyer protections legislation (Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025) (the Bill) for the building sector into parliament this week.

Shaping the built environment: Insights and perspectives from Bill Jones FRICS

Bill Jones is a second-generation Chartered Surveyor. At the age of 14, he started joining an uncle on property surveys and inspections for Jones & Chapman (a firm of Chartered Surveyors in the North of England).

Enhancing Hong Kong's building regulations: Insights from Francis Lam Ka-Fai MRICS

Francis Lam Ka-Fai MRICS, immediate past president of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), shares insight on how Hong Kong can benefit from adopting aspects of the UK's building regulations, highlighting the role of chartered surveyors in this transformative process.