APAC

How can APAC CBDs thrive amidst the drastic changes in the way offices are used?

Central business districts need to be reinvented to stay relevant.

These are the big-ticket office property deals to watch out for in APAC

The deals are expected to set a benchmark for buyers and sellers, following a lacklustre Q1.

Why the hyperscale data centre market could be the next big thing in APAC

APAC accounts for over a quarter of the global hyperscale data centre capacity.

APAC high street retail investment volumes up 8% to USD2.3b in Q1

But the overall retail sector is still in the woods, says JLL.

Here are some of the most notable data centre investments in APAC

One is a 96MW campus worth approximately USD1b to be built in Batam, Indonesia.

APAC data centre capacity breaches 13,400MW in Q1

Mumbai stood out in the region with its capacity surpassing the 2,000MW mark.

EY’s Teh Seng Leong joins esteemed panel of judges at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2023

He noted that property managers and landlords should pay close attention to their balance sheet/capital and cost structure.

Hong Kong vs Singapore: Where are MNCs more attracted to?

Hong Kong’s office rents are about 40% higher than Singapore’s.

Western Capital shifts to Japan and India as purchasing in Mainland China slows

Japan remains the top market for Western investors in APAC while China hits a 10-year low.

APAC real estate investments drop 30% to $27b in Q1

Japan led investments in the region with $8.9b during the quarter.

APAC investors exhibit weaker appetite for overseas acquisitions

High-interest rates and anti-pandemic restrictions impact APAC investment in the US. 

Asia Pacific's emerging markets offer consistent growth in real estate investments, says Rajah & Tann Singapore’s Ben Tay

Benjamin Tay of Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP pointed out that Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia are showing steady GDP growth and present investment opportunities.

Real estate companies at high risk with low-interest coverage and high debt burden: Moody's

Five of eight property developers rated B3 and below are expected to have interest coverage below 1.5x in both scenarios.

Developers should focus on greening buildings, strengthening supply chains: KPMG’s Tay Hong Beng

Changing industry norms have raised sustainability standards for real estate projects, whilst global developments have forced the industry to reconsider the versatility of its supply chain.

APAC life sciences real estate investment hits US$18b in the last five years

There is approximately 100m sq ft of total leasable area within the life sciences sector as of end-2022.