The Asia-Pacific region’s commercial property investments surged in the first quarter, according to data tracked by analysts, as early signs of recovery in office and retail segments across Hong Kong and Mainland China boosted deal volumes.Total investment in offices, retail spaces, industrial units, data centres, hotels, apartments, senior housing and other asset classes climbed 22 per cent to US$51.1 billion from the same period in 2025, data from MSCI showed.Hong Kong contributed US$1.8 billion, a 367 per cent surge, the second-biggest improvement after Singapore’s 439 per cent increase, according to the data and analytics firm.
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TUE · 2026-05-12 · 09:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0512-75546
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Hong Kong, mainland China spur surge in Asia-Pacific commercial property deals
Commercial property investment in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a significant surge in the first quarter, driven by recovery signs in Hong Kong and mainland China. Total investment across various asset classes rose by 22% to US$51.1 billion compared to the same period in 2025.
Cheryl ArcibalSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-12 · 09:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Commercial property investment in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a significant surge in the first quarter, driven by recovery signs in Hong Kong and mainland China. Total investment across various asset classes rose by 22% to US$51.1 billion compared to the same period in 2025. Hong Kong saw a remarkable 367% increase in investment, reaching US$1.8 billion, making it the second-largest improver after Singapore. This boost in deal volumes is attributed to early signs of recovery in the office and retail sectors within these key markets.
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Singapore saw a 439% increase in commercial property investment, the biggest improvement.
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Hong Kong's commercial property investment surged 367% to US$1.8 billion in Q1.
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Total investment in Asia-Pacific commercial property climbed 22% to US$51.1 billion in Q1 compared to Q1 2025.
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Asia-Pacific commercial property investments surged in Q1 due to recovery signs in Hong Kong and mainland China.
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