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IOI Properties Group plans to launch a real estate investment trust seeded with assets valued at about US$1.9 billion. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

Minor Hotels unveiled Colbert Collection, a global soft brand debuting in Italy this spring and expanding to the UK, Spain, and UAE. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Sun Group and Marriott plan 10 new hotels in Vietnam, bringing W and Moxy brands to the country for the first time. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hilton, Marriott and IHG sign hotels across Asia-Pacific, including Marriott's debut of The Luxury Collection in Cambodia and Laos. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Plus, CapitaLand Investment closed a lodging private fund with more than US$650 million raised, and other hotel deal news.

Espire Hospitality Limited signed five new hotels across India. Oberoi will add four. LemonTree changed leadership.

Ennismore signed a deal with Thailand’s Platinum Group to introduce the Mama Shelter brand to Bangkok around 2029. Plus, more hotel development news.

Thailand's cabinet has moved forward with withdrawing the draft bill for casinos and entertainment complexes. And more hotel development news.

Fairmont Tokyo celebrated its grand opening as the brand's first Japan property, occupying the upper floors of the Blue Front Shibaura tower.

Singapore's hotel demand is strong, but profitability is under pressure due to labor and rate constraints, with Marina Bay leading performance.