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Land planning/Land sales

Indonesia Parliament passes law aimed at resolving land conflicts

A forest that villagers of Kalumpang in Central Kalimantan relied on for food and resources has been cleared since September 2025 for a government programme to grow rice.
A forest that villagers of Kalumpang in Central Kalimantan relied on for food and resources has been cleared since September 2025 for a government programme to grow rice.

Japan’s land prices up for fifth straight year on housing, tourism demand

Nakamise Street in Tokyo’s Asakusa, a popular sightseeing district where land prices rose among the most in the country.
Nakamise Street in Tokyo’s Asakusa, a popular sightseeing district where land prices rose among the most in the country.

S’pore to map marine, coastal habitats, including those in the vicinity of new western island

One of the islands that could be merged in the reclamation for a new western island is Pulau Jong, which is one of the last untouched islands of Singapore.
One of the islands that could be merged in the reclamation for a new western island is Pulau Jong, which is one of the last untouched islands of Singapore.

UOL, CapitaLand aim high with $1.4 billion or $1,537 psf ppr bid for New Upper Changi site

The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. 
The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. 

When it comes to land use, Singapore keeps some options open

Sites like Marina Barrage perform several functions - from controlling floods to providing recreational space. This means options can be kept open for other, scarce parcels, says the writer.
Sites like Marina Barrage perform several functions - from controlling floods to providing recreational space. This means options can be kept open for other, scarce parcels, says the writer.

Western island reclamation will create space for industries, low-carbon energy sources: Analysts

Analysts said the new island would allow Singapore to design from scratch an integrated hub involving a range of low-carbon energy sources that can support Jurong Island.
Analysts said the new island would allow Singapore to design from scratch an integrated hub involving a range of low-carbon energy sources that can support Jurong Island.

Vietnam seeks to clear land before compensation in overhaul plan

Motorcyclists commute past houses that have been demolished to widen a road in Hanoi on Aug 4.
Motorcyclists commute past houses that have been demolished to widen a road in Hanoi on Aug 4.

Singapore’s City in Nature vision needs more space for its forests

Recent proposed developments at Maju Forest (pictured) and Gillman Barracks have reignited public concern about the fate of our remaining unprotected forests.
Recent proposed developments at Maju Forest (pictured) and Gillman Barracks have reignited public concern about the fate of our remaining unprotected forests.

Trump family project in Albania has already caused ‘irreparable’ damage: NGOs

Satellite images reveal that during a 25-day period in May, a road was cleared, an entire zone deforested, and a bridge built.
Satellite images reveal that during a 25-day period in May, a road was cleared, an entire zone deforested, and a bridge built.

Frasers Property-led consortium outbids two others with $2.13b offer for Bayshore Drive mixed-use site

The future development on the 618,500 sq ft Bayshore Drive site will have up to 1,280 new private homes.
The future development on the 618,500 sq ft Bayshore Drive site will have up to 1,280 new private homes.

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