THE shopping centre investment scene seems to be abuzz. At least one property is being put on the market officially.

(HONG KONG) China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 23 months in February, adding urgency to the government's efforts to rein in speculation and increase the stock of affordable housing.

(SHANGHAI) Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc, China's second-biggest budget hotel operator, said this year's World Expo here will boost room rates by as much as 20 per cent, and it's adding up to 200 hotels nationwide.