Investment & Capital Markets

CapitaLand Investment appoints Hsieh Fu Hua as chairman, Png Chin Yee as director

Banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua succeeds Miguel Ko, who will be retiring. Temasek’s Png Chin Yee will also join as director.

IOI Properties eyes Chijmes, Capitol Kempinski acquisitions in Singapore

IOI Properties Group in exclusive talks to acquire Chijmes and Capitol Kempinski hotel, while planning a private property fund of $6 billion

What Japan's rising land prices really tell us about the property market

Japan's property market recovery is gaining ground. What's driving it, what comes next, and where do investment opportunities lie?

KORE US Reit completes spec suite development at Washington office complex

The development, which spans a full floor, comprises six suites which were 50% leased prior to completion.

Aedge acquires corner terraced property on Westerhout Road for $7.5 mil

The freehold property, located in the Geylang-Eunos precinct, occupies a land area of around 3,201 sq ft.

Real estate investment sales set to hit new record in 2026: Knight Frank Singapore

Knight Frank Singapore estimates investment sales could reach around the $50 billion mark for the whole of 2026.

IOI Properties and CapitaLand Investment closer to acquiring One Raffles Place in joint bid

Offer submitted to OUE Reit and UOB and accepted for exclusive due diligence, says IOI Properties Group CEO

IOI Properties to acquire Lee Yeow Seng’s Shenton House vehicle for $1

IOI Properties’ acquisition of group CEO Lee Yeow Seng’s Shenton House vehicle will pave the way for a $1.61 billion redevelopment.

Sherman Kwek maps out CDL’s next three years: $5 bil to invest, $6 bil to divest

CDL will allocate 60% of its $5 bil investment target to Singapore, 30% to China and Japan, and 10% to other markets.

Ally Logistic, CapitaLand Investment break ground on Omega 1 Singapore along Gul Lane

The five-storey smart logistics development will feature the Taiwan firm's scalable and automation-ready infrastructure platform.

Jason EungSeok Lee to lead JLL's Korea hotels and living capital markets

Jason EungSeok Lee brings about 30 years of real estate and hospitality experience to his new leadership role at JLL Korea.

Suntec Reit to divest three Australian assets, focus more on Singapore

The divestment plan follows a strategic review undertaken by the Reit after a change in its sponsor.

Rare trio of adjoining freehold Chinatown shophouses up for $48 mil

Three adjoining freehold conservation shophouses offer a rare large-scale investment opportunity in the heart of Chinatown.

A more selective second half looms for Asia Pacific property markets

Asia Pacific's economic growth outlook has been upgraded, but commercial real estate investment is expected to become more selective in the second half of 2026

Singapore prime residential values forecast to rise up to 3.9% in H2 2026

JLL appoints Mikhail Jaura as Apac head of data centre research

Jaura's appointment comes as Apac data center investment grows amid a $3 trillion global infrastructure investment supercycle.

CapitaLand Investment cuts 90 Singapore jobs amid restructuring

CapitaLand Investment has retrenched about 4% of its local workforce, as part of a restructuring exercise.

Additional $112 mil funding, latest Green Mark version to further transform Singapore’s built environment

More funding will go into research and innovation. There is also a new accreditation scheme for site supervision of building works.

UOL, CapitaLand aim high with S$1.4 billion or S$1,537 psf ppr bid for New Upper Changi site

Their joint venture bid, significantly above expectations, marks a new benchmark for pure residential land in the Outside Central Region

UOL-CapitaLand-SingLand JV tops four bids for New Upper Changi Road GLS site at $1,537 psf ppr

Investors to deploy more capital to Apac living sector over next five years: C&W

An estimated US$33.2 billion will be invested in the sector over the next five years, with Australia and Japan topping investors' preferred destinations.

Offices, retail take lead in Singapore property deals

Singapore's commercial property market is on track for its strongest year since 2007, with offices and retail leading H1 investment sales of $35.2b.

Fraxtor co-invests in Greater Osaka’s UIB Konan Phase 3 in first JV with listed REIT

With Greater Osaka logistics vacancy at 2.2%, Fraxtor is tapping investor demand for exposure to Japan’s tightest logistics markets.

Apac data centre asset values to exceed US$950 bil by 2030: Cushman & Wakefield

An estimated US$280 billion in capital expenditure will be required to support Apac's rapidly expanding data centre development pipeline.

Delhi logistics vacancy forecast to remain below 15% through 2030

House 223: Micro Homes From $2,300 A Month In Geylang Shophouses

Abiel Property Investment Fund turns three conserved Geylang shophouses into House 223, 15 self-contained 200 sq ft homes for medium-term rent from $2,300 to $2,700 a month, opening September 2026.

Initiative to help rough sleepers find co-tenants for rental flats among pilot projects given MSF funding

Other projects to get help under MSF's PATH fund include one that helps rough sleepers get apprenticeships and another that will upgrade a temporary shelter's facilities.

Verdun House in Farrer Park Offered at $82 Million

Verdun House, a 4-storey freehold commercial property in Farrer Park, is back on the market for $82 million. The fully leased property has 22,730 sq ft of existing GFA and potential to intensify to 30,728 sq ft, with the asking price representing a 48.8% premium over its 2022 acquisition price.

Why freehold food factories are strategic and stable investment assets

Freehold food factories combine scarce supply, perpetual tenure and resilient tenant demand, supporting long-term value.

CapitaLand Investment operating profit up 13%, may unlock $7–$9 bil value from non-core assets

CLI has completed $5 billion of divestments in 2026 thus far, including a Singapore industrial facility and a China retail asset.

Dubai residential market cools in 2Q2026 amid regional tensions; retail and industrial segments hold firm

Despite a softer second quarter, resilient fundamentals and constrained prime supply continued to support selected real estate sectors.

Disciplined sector and market selection key to capturing Asia Pacific real estate growth

CICT net property income rises 8.7%; rent reversions positive at 6.5% for office and 4% for retail

CICT will also be starting its asset enhancement initiatives at Capital Tower, Plaza Singapura and The Atrium@Orchard in 3Q2026

CapitaLand Investment appoints Hsieh Fu Hua as deputy chairman

Hsieh is the co-founder of PrimePartners Group and has previously held leadership roles at SGX, Temasek, and UOB.

Hong Kong tops APAC real estate investments in Q2

HK real estate investment soars 129% YoY in Q2

Seoul office deals reach KRW5.1t in Q2 despite cautious investment climate

Seoul's office investment market remained resilient in the second quarter of 2026 despite softer transaction volumes, with investors continuing to target high-q

CapitaLand Ascott Trust to acquire Coliwoo Midtown for $134 mil

The acquisition expands CLAS' exposure to Singapore's growing living sector while providing long-term rental income.

Berlayar Drive GLS: $576M Bid Highlights Waterfront Potential

The Berlayer Drive GLS site received a sole $576 million bid from Intrepid Investments and GuocoLand, translating to $1,515 psf ppr, a new benchmark for RCR residential GLS sites. Analysts say developers are becoming more selective with land acquisitions despite the site’s long-term Greater Southern Waterfront potential.

Apac posts US$105 bil real estate investments in 1H2026 as market hits turning point: Colliers