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Latest news in Asia Pacific

Substantial changes made to Victorian building law

The Victorian Government has made a range of changes to Victorian building law.

RICS and SISV Sign Mutual Recognition Deal to Boost Quantity Surveyor Mobility

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Mutual Recognition Agreement to benefit their respective members and further strengthen the relationship between both organisations.

RICS Response to Northern Metropolis Development – Proposed Dedicated Legislation

The Northern Metropolis represents one of Hong Kong’s most significant long-term development initiatives, with the potential to strengthen the city’s economic competitiveness, innovation capacity and integration within the Greater Bay Area.

Pilot Patent Valuation Support Scheme, Guidelines for Quantitative IP Valuation Reports

Hong Kong’s ambition to develop as an international intellectual property (“IP”) trading and financing centre presents an important strategic opportunity to strengthen the city’s innovation economy and broaden financing channels for enterprises.

Australia Needs the Next Generation of Building Guardians

One profession many school students may not know about - but which is experiencing chronic shortages in Australia and many countries around the world - is building surveying.

Australia: Middle East Conflict Will Apply Pressure To Commercial Property Market If It Continues

RICS APAC Commercial Property Monitor, Australia, Q1 2026

Australia: Construction Sector Coming Under Increasing Pressure As Middle East Conflict Continues

RICS Global Construction Monitor, Australia, Q1 2026

Australia: Opposition Leader Delivers Budget Reply Speech

Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Angus Taylor MP, has delivered the budget reply speech overnight outlining a significant reform agenda.

Australia: NCC 2025 Training and Information Sessions Now Available

Australia is in the process of implementing National Construction Code 2025.

Australia: Federal Budget 2026-27 Released

The Australian Federal Treasurer, the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, has released the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget overnight.

New Board Members Appointed in Australasia and Southeast Asia

We are pleased to announce that new members have been appointed to RICS Regional Advisory Boards across Asia Pacific and Australasia following recent appointment campaigns.

Addressing Skills Shortages in Australia Report Released

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Australia has released the ‘Addressing Skills Shortages in Australia Report’ today.

Latest training & events in Asia Pacific

Training course

AIAC Mediation Training Programme

Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Sat 11 Jul 2026 • 09:00 - 17:00 MYT • Asian International Arbitration Centre Bangunan Sulaiman, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur – 50000, Malaysia

From RM8000

+ VAT

Training course

RICS REDAS Mastering REITS For Developers training

Wed 08 Jul 2026 • 09:30 - 17:00 SGT • REDAS Boardroom, 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #07-01 Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore, 239924

From $650

+ GST

Networking

Site Tour to Kai Tak Transitional Housing Estate

Sat 11 Jul 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 HKT • 1 hour unstructured CPD • Activity Hall, G/F, Kai Tak at T-Loft, 12 Muk On Street, Kai Tak

$50

+ VAT

Networking

Sydney: RICS Final Assessment Masterclass

Tue 14 Jul 2026 • 17:30 - 18:30 AEST • WT, 1 Bligh Street, Level 6 Sydney, NSW, 2000

Conference

India Real Estate Investment Summit

Wed 15 Jul 2026 • 09:00 - 18:30 IST • 6 hours structured CPD • Taj Santacruz, Domestic Airport Road, nr. Chhatrapati Shivaji, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)

From ₹5000

+ GST