Global power of kawaii, foreign investors falling in love with Japan

JAPAN is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations globally, it is also attracting foreign investors, who now account for 30% of commercial real estate transactions every year,…

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CapitaLand power up in Japan with strategic investment in SC Capital

FURTHER cementing its position as one of Asia-Pacific’s largest real asset managers, CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has made a strategic investment in SC Capital Partners Group (SCCP). CLI will acquire a…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read

Apple maker drives further in “Detroit of India”, diversifying ahead of Tariffs

IN a strategic move to further diversify its global supply chain ahead of new US tariffs on imports from China, Foxconn, one of Apple’s largest suppliers, has a secured a…

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Keppel DC raising $1bn to buy AI-ready data centres

SINGAPORE Exchange-listed Keppel DC REIT has acquired two AI-ready hyperscale data centres for S$1.38 billion, in one of the largest digital infrastructure transactions in Southeast Asia, solidifying Singapore's position as…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read

Empyrion Digital maiden acquisition in Thailand

SINGAPORE-headquartered digital infrastructure platform, Empyrion Digital, has launched into Thailand, as more investor flock to the gateway destination. Empyrion plans to develop 12MW co-location data centre in Bangkok, in its…

By Nelson Yap 2 Min Read

Seoul investment rebound, investors cautiously optimistic

COMMERCIAL real estate investment activity in Seoul bounced back strongly in Q3 2024 to KRW6.7 trillion, underpinned by large transactions. However office leasing remains challenging as the vacancy rate rose…

By Nelson Yap 7 Min Read

Ichigo Hotel increases presence in Fukuoka

JAPAN’S listed lodging group Ichigo Hotel REIT continues to diversify its portfolio with over US$100 million in transactions, including purchasing two hotels in Fukuoka and selling one asset in Osaka.…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read

Frasers and Sekisui make big splash in Singapore

JAPAN’S Sekisui House and Frasers Property have strengthened their relationship further with plans to transform one of Singapore's most coveted waterfront precincts into a luxury residential and lifestyle destination. Located…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read

Keppel makes quantum leap in AI data centres

THE breakneck advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing are demanding more cutting-edge digital infrastructure, and Keppel and Nokia have teamed up to capture this demand currently not been…

By Nelson Yap 4 Min Read

China’s construction sector face headwinds, infrastructure offers a silver lining

CHINA’S construction sector continues to recalibrate as conditions in the once-booming real estate market remain challenging. However, investment in infrastructure and renewable energy projects are expected to drive modest growth.…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read

Equinix India data centres going green

DIGITAL infrastructure player Equinix is taking significant steps to decarbonise its data centres in India. Equinix has signed a power purchase agreement with CleanMax to develop a 33 MW captive…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read

Asia Property Journal Deals Watch

ASIA Property Journal’s weekly comprehensive wrap of property sales and leasing transactions across Asia.   Land Bintulu, Malaysia Sarawak Consolidated Industries has acquired a 7.35-hectare parcel of land located along…

By Nelson Yap 8 Min Read

Compass Offices follows direction to WTC

COMPASS Offices is capitalising on demand for flexible workspaces in Tokyo with a new location within the new World Trade Centre precinct in the Minato ward. Set to open in…

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Companies scramble in Southeast Asia to avoid Trump tariffs

DEMAND, rents and the value of industrial and logistics real estate across Southeast Asia is poised to skyrocket as companies begin scrambling for space ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking…

By Nelson Yap 5 Min Read

GDS invests US$1bn in Thailand digital infrastructure

HOT on the heels of its massive investment in Malaysia, global digital infrastructure player GDS International, will expand into Thailand by investing US$1 billion to build a hyperscale data centre…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read

Seoul swims in the right direction with KRW430bn sale

A MAJOR property located next to a swimming pool and sports complex in Seoul’s expensive Seocho District has sold for KRW430.11 billion (approximately US$305.24 billion), in further signs that capital…

By Nelson Yap 3 Min Read
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