Regulatory Overhaul (Philippines): The SEC approved DMCI Project Developers’ rental pool program for 2,138 condotel certificates of participation, using the SEC RENT framework—an important signal for how rental-pool deals are being treated as investment contracts. Public Works & Asset Risk (US): Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation is already showing peeling “American flag blue” paint and algae issues, raising questions about contractor performance and maintenance after high-profile, no-bid work. Urban Growth Strategy (India): KPMG says India’s urban transformation hinges on unlocking affordable housing, formalizing rentals, and fixing approval and financing bottlenecks—key themes for developers and investors. Housing Profit vs. Equity (Kenya): Nairobi’s housing returns may be highest in informal settlements, a claim that spotlights how utility charges and market structure can outweigh “prime” addresses. Infrastructure Procurement (India): Mumbai’s MMRDA dropped a clause that would have barred contractors already running multiple Metro projects from bidding on Line 4 station works, aiming to restore competition. Market Access & Finance (Cuba): Cuba passed 176 reforms to open the economy to private investment, including pathways for private real estate development and private banking. Development Pipeline (Oman): Duqm unveiled a waterfront master plan targeting thousands of hotel and residential units by 2040, tying tourism growth to SEZAD investment. Policy & Land Use (Australia): NSW police moved to clear a protest encampment at Waterloo South public housing ahead of demolition, with redevelopment tied to private construction. Rental Affordability (Bosnia): Tuzla opened a public call to rent city-owned apartments at rates as low as 1 BAM per square meter for eligible residents.