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The Development Bureau has invited expressions of interest for student hostel projects on three commercially zoned sites in Kai Tak, Siu Lek Yuen, and Tung Chung East, marking the first government land sale exclusively for student accommodation use.

India is positioning itself as an emerging force in the global international education market. The government’s primary policy think tank, NITI Aayog, recently outlined...

In this Inbound Insight article, we examine how Chinese outbound student mobility is being reshaped by demographic, economic, and geopolitical forces - and what...

Far East Orchard is targeting to reach assets under management (AUM) of $3 billion in core assets by 2050, up from $2 billion in 2025. The group is also aiming to reach 25,000 rooms and 85,000 beds in five years’ time, up from its current 17,500 rooms and 55,000 beds as at November this year.

Tribe Stays secured $2.8 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Artha Venture Fund and co-led by RiverWalk Holdings, with participation from key investors including Kunal Khanna and Krishna Jain, supporting its growth in the organized co-living and student housing market.

Student accommodation in Hong Kong is rapidly expanding as local developers, universities, and global funds invest heavily, driven by strong demand from mainland Chinese students and government initiatives to boost the city’s higher education status.

StarRez has launched a global Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India, to drive AI-driven product development and accelerate its technology roadmap for student housing management worldwide, expanding its global footprint and capabilities.

Student.com has partnered with AI answer engine Perplexity to offer students up to seven months of free access to Perplexity Pro, integrating AI tools with its global student accommodation platform.

Seoul has overtaken London to be named the world’s best city for international students in the latest QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026, marking...

Temasek-owned Mapletree Investments has announced plans to expand its portfolio across three of its core sectors: logistics, student housing, and data centres.