市場走勢

Strong growth in the Melbourne property market is behind higher house prices nationwide, according to new data from property research firm CoreLogic.

New infrastructure projects, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), smart city development in major provinces and senior living trends will help drive the growth prospects for the country's residential development, says Deputy Finance Minister Wisudhi Srisuphan.

Thailand's healthcare and wellness business is expected to thrive with the government's visa extension scheme for people from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam (CLMV) and China who come to the country for medical treatment.

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.5-3.6 per cent this year, driven by investment in infrastructure projects, the finance minister said on Friday.

Australian house prices continued to push higher in early August, led yet again by Melbourne.

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide have all recorded a lift in home values in the past week amid a rise in the number of homes sold at auction.