The global property world turned its attention to Asia on Tuesday (today) with the opening of the second Cityscape Asia exhibition and conference - part of the world's biggest business-to-business real estate event brand. “Cityscape Asia provides a platform for inter-regional property investment trends between Asia and the rest of the world to play out,” said Graham Wood, Eexhibition director of Cityscape Asia, which takes place at Suntec, Singapore. “Singapore's strategic position connects foreign investors to the Asian property markets. For developers from the Middle East in particular, Asia is providing a stream of opportunities with several Arabian Gulf based companies involved in major projects,” Wood added. Cityscape Asia, which runs until April 17 showcases iconic architecture and property investment opportunities throughout the region and beyond to an audience of regional and international investors, real estate developers, architects and designers, governments and senior professionals. Grace Fu, senior minister of state for National Development and Education, Singapore, was the main guest of honor at the grand opening. Major companies with representation in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Brunei, Italy and the US are among the participants. Cityscape Asia also hosts the International Property Investment and Development Conference with more than 50 speakers including CEOs, managing directors and government officials examining the opportunities in Asia including real estate investment trusts, derivatives and an Asian investment property databank. There will also be debates on clusters and hubs for financial institutions, investment opportunities in airport cities and the impact of integrated resorts on the Singapore market. In addition, the World Architecture Congress at Cityscape Asia takes place at the same time and venue. __
