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Hong Kong retail market faces two-speed recovery in 2026

Prime street shop rents may increase as neighbourhood centre rents slide.

APAC retail leasing closes 2025 with improved market sentiment

Tenant enquiries and site inspections were upbeat in Q4 2025.

Sapporo to see 13,000 tsubo of new office space in 2026

This is after a wave of new completions in the second half of 2025.

Singapore CBD premium office rents up 1.2% for full-year 2025

Analysts expect the momentum to continue in 2026.

Why Singapore’s prestige landed homes saw muted leasing demand in 2H25

There were only 2,190 leasing transactions from July to November 2025. 

Hong Kong luxury home prices to increase by up to 5% in 2026

Meanwhile, mass residential prices are expected to grow by up to 8%.

Osaka office market set to tighten amidst supply crunch

New supply is expected to be a mere 10,000 tsubo in 2026.

Smart buildings reshape Asia-Pacific net-zero push

Digital tools and tighter rules drive building decarbonisation.

Osaka investment-grade office rents rise 9.5% in H2 2025

Rents for premium spaces reached record highs.

Japan’s regional offices set for continued rental growth in 2026

Tight vacancies and pre-leasing momentum signal a strong year ahead. 

Banks replace fashion in Hong Kong’s prime retail districts

HSBC is set to lease a prime corner retail space at Capitol Centre in Causeway Bay.

Singapore private home prices to grow by 3-4% in 2026

2025 has laid the groundwork for a resilient private housing market in 2026.