International

International: Apple Invests $2B in Energy-Efficient Data Centers Across Europe

Apple is putting its money where its mouth is and investing a big chunk of change into two data centers in two different countries.

International: PATRIZIA Apartments in Augsburg Selling Like Hot Cakes

A new city neighborhood in Augsburg, Germany’s textile district is doing quite well, with the majority of its units currently under construction already sold.

INTERNATIONAL: Hyatt Place Expands in Mexico

Hyatt Place is continuing its growth in Mexico with the opening of Hyatt Place Tijuana.

INTERNATIONAL: Skanska Expands in Poland

Skanska is doing well with the opening of its first office building in Poland, with several tenants already signed.

INTERNATIONAL: Asia’s Largest Apple Store Opens in Hangzhou

The largest Apple Store in Asia opened its doors on Valentine’s Day, close to Hangzhou’s West Lake in China.

INTERNATIONAL: 313-Room Luxury Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Bali

The Ritz-Carlton has expanded all the way to Indonesia.

Guest Column: When Real Estate Metrics Matter

IPD’s Nishel Sewpersad reports surprising differences between key cities for global front and back offices.

INTERNATIONAL: World’s First Hotel Staffed by Robots Opens in Japan

A theme park located in Japan’s Nagasaki Prefecture will soon get a hotel partially staffed by robots capable of identifying human faces.

INTERNATIONAL: Brookfield to Develop Apartment Tower in Melbourne

ICD Property has tapped Brookfield Multiplex for the construction of its landmark apartment high-rise in Melbourne’s CBD.

INTERNATIONAL: Kingold to Sell Commercial Assets in Wuhan

One of the largest Chinese jewelry manufacturers got the green light to pre-sell commercial space for a bigger purpose.