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Latest news in Asia Pacific

RICS Joins Peak Construction Bodies in Canberra

RICS was pleased to take part in the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) November 2025 meeting in Parliament House this week.

Australia: RICS releases updated Red Book Australia National Supplement

RICS has today released the updated edition of the RICS Valuation – Global Standards: Australia National Supplement (commonly known as the Red Book Australia National Supplement), providing essential information for RICS valuation members working within Australian jurisdictions.

RICS Japan Member Engagement Group

Continuing to Strengthen Professional Connections and Industry Presence in Japan

RICS South Korea Member Engagement Group

RICS is proud to announce the launch of the South Korea Member Engagement Group (MEG) – a new initiative designed to enhance local member support, build professional networks, and raise the profile of RICS within the South Korean built environment sector.

Australia: Construction market continues on its steady 2025 path

RICS has released its latest Global Construction Monitor, highlighting a strong and resilient outlook for the Australian construction industry in 2025.

Australian Commercial Property Indexes move into positive territory for the first time since 2022

RICS has published its latest Global Commercial Property Monitor, showing a significant improvement in sentiment across Australia’s commercial property market in the second quarter of 2025 as all three key commercial property indexes move into positive territory since 2022.

Planning for a liveable and resilient city

RICS recently caught up with Hugh Lim, Executive Director at the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), to explore Singapore’s approaches in shaping a resilient, liveable city that balances economic growth and sustainability targets.

Encouraging Victorian high school students to consider building (control) surveying

RICS was very pleased to join the Victorian Building Authority and the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors at the Victorian Trade and Tech Fit Career Expo in 3 and 4 June to promote building (control) surveying as a fantastic career option to secondary school students from all walks of life.

RICS announces Regional Advisory Board for Hong Kong 2025

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.

Australia: Construction market holds steady in early 2025

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its latest Global Construction Monitor, highlighting a resilient outlook for the Australian construction industry at the start of 2025, with sentiment holding firm despite ongoing challenges.

Australia: Outlook brightens as rental expectations and credit conditions improve

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), has published its latest Global Commercial Property Monitor, showing a gradual improvement in sentiment across Australia’s commercial property market in the first quarter of 2025, as rental expectations firm up and credit conditions ease.

Latest training & events in Asia Pacific

Networking

RICS in Hong Kong - Site Tour to the Kai Tak Sport Park

Sat 10 Jan 2026 • 09:30 - 11:30 HKT • Gate F of Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Free

Seminar

Dialogue with Mr. TAI Sheung Shing, JP, Under Secretary for Housing

Sat 17 Jan 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 HKT • Hong Kong Metropolitan University campus, Hong Kong SAR, China (Building & Room information, and QR code will be shared in the reminder email around 1 week prior to the event)

Free

RICS x HKIS PFMD in Hong Kong — “Water Leakage - Expert Case Sharing“

Tue 20 Jan 2026 • 17:00 - 19:45 HKT • 1.5 Hours Formal CPD • 27/F, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR

$100

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS Event in Hong Kong 揭開犯太歲真相——八字中的『攝太歲』全新視角

Sat 31 Jan 2026 • 14:00 - 15:30 HKT • 29F, The Gateway, Tower 5, Harbour City, 15 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Shui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

From $50

+ VAT