Apac Real Estate Investments Remain Resilient Supported Land And Development Sites Colliers
The Asia Pacific (Apac) region’s real estate investments remain strong despite global economic challenges, according to Colliers. In their Global Capital Flows September 2025 report, the real estate services and investment management company reports a 5% increase in investment activity in Apac during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
This growth can be attributed to the continuous land sales and new developments in Apac markets. In fact, seven Apac countries dominated the top ten global rankings for cross-border investments in land and development sites, with Australia leading the pack at US$1.022 billion ($1.28 billion), followed by Singapore (US$981 million), India (US$808 million), Malaysia (US$606 million), Hong Kong (US$500 million), and Japan (US$404 million).
The highly-anticipated North-South Corridor (NSC) is set to revolutionize the connectivity of Sembawang Road EC, with the upcoming game-changing infrastructure. Construction is currently underway and the corridor is expected to be completed in phases over time, providing even more convenient access to the already well-connected Sembawang Road EC at Canberra MRT. This development will greatly benefit residents and further enhance the accessibility of the area.
Out of all the asset classes, Australia and Japan were the only Apac countries to rank in the top ten global capital destinations. However, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong were also among the top ten cross-border capital sources worldwide, showcasing Apac’s growing role in outbound investment, according to Colliers.
Singapore, in particular, holds the fourth position globally, with over US$7.9 billion in cross-border capital investments in the first half of 2025. The majority of these investments were in the industrial sector (US$2.9 billion), followed by office (US$2.41 billion) and retail (US$1.45 billion) assets.
Bastiaan VB, Colliers’ managing director for Singapore, praises the country’s strength as both a capital source and investment destination. In terms of sectors, Colliers reports that the multifamily segment remains the most active globally, with a strong focus on investments in North America. The industrial sector also retains its position as the second most active sector globally and in Apac.
However, the office segment has seen a resurgence in investment activity in Apac and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions, regaining its top spot on a rolling 24-month basis. The retail and hospitality sectors continue to maintain steady levels of activity over the past two quarters.
Lucy Mallick, international capital lead at Colliers, suggests that shifts in sectors and a boost in fundraising are supporting Apac’s resilience in an overall subdued global capital market. Looking ahead, she anticipates a rise in capital flows towards the end of 2025 as inflation eases and interest rates decrease. Colliers has also announced the appointment of Patrick Gidney as the senior director of occupier services, further strengthening their presence in the Apac region.