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CBRE’s latest Asia Pacific Leasing Market Sentiment Index reveals that overall leasing sentiment improved in Q1 2025, driven by a rise in office and retail demand:

• Office – Sentiment improves in multiple markets: Moderate increase in enquiries and site inspections across most markets, partly due to seasonal factors. While regional leasing activity continued to be dominated by renewal vs. relocation decisions, expansionary appetite for office space increased in India and Japan.
• Retail – Expansionary demand continues: Prime space in core locations underpinned improved leasing sentiment. However, rents in most markets were largely unchanged as retailers adopted a more cautious attitude towards real estate planning. 
• Industrial & Logistics – Tenant market persists: The overall market remains predominantly in favour of tenants amid slower leasing activity in mainland China and Hong Kong SAR. However, the period witnessed a moderate increase in site enquiries as selected occupiers sought cost-saving options for consolidation and downsizing.

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Singapore is strengthening its position as a global capital market by leveraging its strategic location, regulatory incentives, and focus on emerging asset classes such as REITs, data centers, and logistics.

With the Monetary Authority of Singapore's recent SGD 5 billion investment program and streamlined listing regulations, the city-state is enhancing liquidity and attracting more regional and international players. As de-globalization and geopolitical tensions shift capital flows, Singapore’s emphasis on innovation and diversification ensures its continued relevance in the global economy.

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Asia Pacific's growing influence on global capital markets is reshaping investment dynamics, positioning it as a prime source and a top destination for global cross-border capital. With stabilising economic fundamentals and sustained investment momentum, the region continues to strengthen its appeal among investors seeking growth and stability.

Key highlights of the report include:

Asia Pacific

• APAC is home to four out the top 10 capital sources worldwide – Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and China.
• Seven of the top 10 destinations for land and development sites globally located within Asia Pacific – China, Singapore, Australia, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Japan.
• For standing assets globally, Asia Pacific remains a key player with Japan, Australia and China ranking among the top 10 destinations.
• The region has diverse investment appeal: Six sectors, led by office and industrial, saw US$183 billion in investment over the past 24 months.
• The office sector led the way with US $57billion, followed by industrial (US $55billion), retail (US $37billion), multifamily (US $17billion) and hospitality (US $15billion).
• Key source of global capital: Asia Pacific is home to four of the top 10 sources of capital – Singapore Hong Kong, Japan and China.
• Continued dominance as a global cross-border capital destination: With seven out of the top 10 destinations for land and development sites and three of the top 10 destinations for standing assets, the region is a magnet for cross-border capital.

Global

• Investment volumes increased in the final quarter of last year due to global interest rate cuts.
• Industrial is back to being the leading global sector of choice.
• Hospitality is the fastest-growing preferred asset class for global cross-border investors.

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