Lack of quality space forces occupiers to accelerate decision-making in Australia; In Hong Kong, Central reports strong leasing momentum as financial tenants seek prime office space; In Korea, foreign technology firms drive demand while semiconductor growth expands outside Seoul.
Rising rates in Japan compel buyers to focus on assets they can actively manage to drive income growth; Office and retail deals in Singapore drive upbeat market on low funding costs and positive rent growth; Investment activity in India increases but rising financing costs cap yield compression.
Tight availability in Japan prompts retailers to adopt more flexible stance toward location selection; Lack of supply in India pushes up rents, driving retailers to consider new high streets; In the Philippines, leasing demand focuses on prime space as F&B, health and wellness drive activity.
Dry warehouse demand strengthens in Korea amid easing supply and limited large-floorplate availability; In India, strong expansion demand and tightening supply continue to support rental growth; Signs of recovery amid easing supply in Mainland China; outbound expansion gains momentum.
Record-high visitor arrivals underpin solid hotel performance and strong investment market in Mainland China; Robust hotel performance underpins active investment market in Korea; Investors turn more cautious amid slowdown in visitor arrivals and subdued hotel performance in Thailand.
