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WELCOME once again to MIPIM Asia 2025, the global hub for investing in Asian real estate.
Refreshed and rebooted, the MIPIM Asia Summit is taking place for the first time in the Rosewood Hong Kong this year and opens its doors to a slate of new investor groups and partners exploring the region.
Our 19th edition offers the high-level networking and unparalleled intel that has always distinguished this event, while reflecting the fact that MIPIM Asia is today a global meeting place for international and local investors that are serious about the region.
It has been another extraordinary year for global economics and politics, with significant consequences for the real estate industry in Asia Pacific.
Amid factors ranging from President Trump’s tariffs to international conflicts, climate emergencies and macroeconomic shifts, investment sentiment has polarised. While for several funds 2025 has become a ‘wait and see’ year, other investors see opportunity between the economic and geopolitical cracks.
As we come together once again at MIPIM Asia, a crucial diary date for real estate leaders in the region, on-the-ground intelligence is more crucial than ever. For investors, developers and partners seeking to make progress, this is your opportunity to consult with your peers and exchange crucial ideas for moving ahead of the pack.
As usual, we will also be informing your ideas-gathering with pertinent debates about real estate’s most crucial topics, from AI and technology, to private credit and cross-border investment strategies. We will also discuss how alternative assets have taken centre stage, with savvy investors building operational platforms to make their real estate portfolios work harder.
At RX, we are also proud to provide a truly global platform for industry discussions. From our MIPIM flagship in Cannes to MIPIM Asia in Hong Kong, our events provide unique access to global capital and concrete solutions to make assets more sustainable.
We have also just unveiled a third global MIPIM event, MIPIM Middle East, which will debut in October 2026, providing fresh access to one of the world’s most exciting growth regions. As Asian capital looks to diversify further, we look forward to introducing you to new partners at our summit in Saudi Arabia.
Now, as investment committees draw up plans for 2026, real estate is likely to rise to the fore as interest rates and inflation lower in many major markets. With cross-border capital intent on locating the next big deal, we are proud to add value to your business by bringing the world closer together.
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Asia must ‘step up’ on sustainability
THE ASIA Pacific region needs to “accept greater responsibility” to tackle climate change, according to Esther An, chief sustainability officer, City Developments Limited (CDL). “We house 60% of the world’s population and are responsible for more than half of the globe’s greenhouse gas emissions,” An said, noting that factors including population growth, demographics and the rapid expansion of urban areas and infrastructure were all placing pressure on the region. “Asia needs to run very fast,” she added. “It is blessed with rich natural resources, but also has a very high
carbon footprint. The region is also highly vulnerable to extreme weather and is experiencing the brunt of climate change.”
While the year 2024 was the hottest year on record globally, some areas of Asia are heating up twice as fast as other parts of the world, creating direct risks to life and livelihoods. An suggested that the region’s leaders needed to “look at how Asia can take a front seat, not a back seat” on issues ranging from climate change to water use.
real estate industry as CDL’s chief sustainability officer. Over the past thirty years, CDL has become renowned for its consistency and ability to evolve, from becoming a first mover in green building certification in 2005, through publishing a pioneering sustainability report in 2008, to launching the first green bond in Singapore in 2017.
An has become synonymous with pioneering environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies within the
“Our firm commitment to sustainability, through challenging events like SARs and COVID, has proven successful for the business and enabled us to maintain longterm resilience,” she said.
An is also the chair of the World Green Building Coun-
Chongbang wins customers, cuts carbon
REAL ESTATE investor and developer Chongbang Group has spent more than 20 years focusing on retail-anchored mixed-use projects in Shanghai and the surrounding areas within the Yangtze River Delta region. By continuing to evolve, the group is still creating new reasons for customers to visit its dynamic schemes. CEO Henry Cheng said: “With our latest Life Hub, Bund Central, we wanted to try something a little different, placing entertainment and culture at the forefront of the project.” Comprising 100,000 sq m of mall, which soft-opened in February, the scheme in the Hongkou district of Shanghai also includes 100,000 sq m of high-rise office. This new structure is flanked by the Gongyi-Fang shikumen cluster, preserving 66 traditional buildings. The site also encompasses the Shanghainese Cultural Centre and the Shanghai Literature Museum.
Cheng said that an organically designed Garden Walk weaves from the first to the seventh level of the mall, allowing visitors to make slow discoveries and capture sumptuous views as they meander through the structure.
cil’s Corporate Advisory Board, where she has been instrumental in understanding how the wider business world can help drive net-zero targets, while supporting urban transformation. “The world will not achieve net zero without greening the built environment,” she said.
Meanwhile, “preserving the 66 old buildings represent a substantial saving in terms of embodied carbon”, he added. Cheng is aware of the challenges around attracting footfall to physical retail developments, noting that “average spend per head has fallen in China”. He suggested four ways to counter this, including creating attractive environments that make people want to leave their offices and homes and visit the mall. “Content — the merchandising mix, products and services offered — is also important. Thirdly, we have to get back to person-to-person communication and move away from screens.” He added that a fourth route is creating compelling events and functions “that invite people to come”.
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WiredScore ramps up Asia growth strategy
WIREDSCORE, the company behind the internationally recognised digital connectivity rating platform for real estate, is proceeding at pace with expansion plans in Asia Pacific (APAC). The business is now present in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, New Zealand, India, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam, with more to come, according to Thomasin Crowley, vice president APAC at WiredScore. “We are increasingly working with businesses at scale, addressing the technological foundations of their entire portfolio,” she said. To date, the firm has focused broadly on offering WiredScore and SmartScore certifications, which assess digital connectivity and smart technology in commercial real estate. However, an important area of expansion is its slate of services in cyber-resiliency, she added. “While many businesses tackle cybersecurity from an IT perspective, they are less aware of the growing risks of attacks on building systems,” she said.
Tokyo Tatemono offers Japan partnerships
JAPAN’s oldest real estate developer, Tokyo Tatemono, is exploring a raft of new ideas according to Tsuyoshi Kidera, the general manager of the company’s fund strategy department. “We have experience in a variety of investment styles, from core investments to real estate development,” he said. “They are all in Japan, but we are considering outbound investments for Japanese investors as well.”
The company is examining residential and offices in large cities. “Right now, many Japanese companies are relocating to premium office spaces as part of their recruitment strategies to attract new graduates and improve the working environment for employees,” he said. As for outbound capital, Kidera said that Japanese investors are interested in the US, UK and Australia, but wouldn’t rule out future initiatives in Asia.
The business has also set up a sustainability committee to promote environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets. “We want to see what kinds of sustainability goals are achievable,” he added.
Kidera is attending MIPIM Asia to meet potential investors who are interested in investing in Japanese real estate. He said: “They will need a Japan partner, and we have the proper, wide-ranging experience. The best thing about our market is its stability, and foreign investors who are well informed know that.”
Invest Seoul showcases Yongsan scheme
THE SITE of a former train maintenance depot in the Korean capital will be under the spotlight at MIPIM Asia 2025, according to Lee Ji-hyung, CEO of Invest Seoul. The Yongsan International Business District (YIBD), Yongsan Seoul Core, will rise on this plot, one of the last large-scale spaces available for development in the city. He said: “The YIBD is expected to be split into three types of zones: the International Business Zone, the Business Complex Zone and the Business Support Zone. Furthermore, the development includes a 100-storey landmark skyscraper and an 80-floor tower which are planned to be the prime office buildings in the International Business Zone.”
The Business Complex Zone and the Business Support zones will also feature 60and 40-storey buildings, he added, noting that a series of elevated sky bridges, the Sky Trail, would connect several main buildings offering panoramic views of the city.
Construction is expected to start in 2026 and finish around 2028. He added: “We invite global real estate developers, investors and forward-looking multinational corporations seeking their Asia-Pacific headquarters or R&D centres to explore Yongsan as the ultimate gateway to sharing Seoul’s future growth.”
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UK attracts Asian capital with powerful projects
THE UK is a top investment destination which presents a prime opportunity for Asian investors due to a variety of economic and strategic factors, according to the UK’s Minister for Investment, Lord Stockwood.
“The UK’s number one mission is economic growth, and this summer the UK published the Modern Industrial Strategy, a 10-year plan to kickstart an era of economic prosperity by driving growth into eight key sectors by making it quicker and easier for businesses to invest, and providing them with the certainty and stability they need to make long-term decisions,” he said.
The eight key growth sectors identified include digital and technologies; clean energy;
professional and business services; financial services; creative industries; defence; life sciences; and advanced manufacturing. The recently published Trade Strategy sets out an ambitious plan for reshaping the way that the UK trades.
“We’ve also announced revised home-building targets, new towns programme, planning reform, a new Infrastructure Strategy backed by £725bn (€822bn) in government investments over the next 10 years and a radical reform of our Office for Investment,” he added.
clear pipeline of projects that shows the full scope of the UK’s investment potential.”
“These are positive steps towards strengthening the UK’s appeal as a destination for private finance of infrastructure and real estate, and global investors will value a
He noted that the UK’s commitment to renewable technologies is reshaping its real estate and infrastructure landscape. “Under its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, the UK aims to generate 95% of electricity from clean sources by 2030, with major investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy, and battery storage. This transition is backed by £40bn (€45bn) annually, driving upgrades to the national grid and accelerating clean-energy projects,” he said.
For real estate, this shift means new developments
increasingly feature energy-efficient designs, solar panels, heat pumps and EV charging stations. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025, meanwhile, prioritises clean-energy projects, streamlining approvals and unlocking £200bn (€227bn) in investment.
CBD leaders look to lessons of Paris La Défense
ASIAN CITY leaders and landlords can learn lessons from the evolution of legendary business district, Paris La Défense, according to the district’s CEO, PierreYves Guice.
The office-led neighbourhood, which launched in the 1960s, has already gone through “four or five waves of renovation and transformation”, Guice said. While currently tackling issues including aging stock and obsolescence, the district remains a magnet for large office occupiers as they also consider their evolving footprints. For example, biopharmaceutical
giant Sanofi has recently announced plans to move its French headquarters into the district’s CB3 building, following a low-carbon transformation. The district’s take-up has in fact remained at elevated levels, despite recent Europe-wide economic headwinds.
Yet there is still plenty of work that needs to be done, Guice said. “We have around one million square metres of offices which are becoming obsolescent,” he added. “We are trying to convince investors, architects and tenants to take part in district-wide efforts to tackle this issue.”
While unwanted buildings were demolished and rebuilt in the past, the politics of sustainability today demand ambitious renovation. This is the case for the recent and forthcoming redevelopments of Altiplano, Ariane, Lightwell and Hopen, all of which are creating renewed interest in the district’s ageing assets. While La Défense will always attract office tenants, the district is also welcoming other use cases, including residential, retail, healthcare and sports facilities. He added: “We are de -
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MIPIM Middle East to unlock growth opportunities
The launch of the first ever MIPIM Middle East event in 2026 is set to create a new hub for global and regional investment
A BRAND-NEW edition of MIPIM in Saudi Arabia will turn the spotlight on the Middle East’s tremendous growth opportunities, according to MIPIM director, Nicolas Boffi.
Scheduled for October 2021, 2026, MIPIM Middle East will bring together the international real estate and investment community with key policymakers and project owners from across the Middle East, attracting the global capital needed to realise the region’s ambitious development visions. The event will take place at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, the Saudi capital.
“By bringing MIPIM to the Middle East, we’re connecting global capital and expertise to one of the fastest growing development regions in the world,” Boffi said.
“We have been incredibly impressed by the opportunities presented by our GCC partners at recent MIPIMs, including Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which views real estate as a national growth engine. Our ambition is for MIPIM Middle East to be a strategic platform that will deliver lasting benefits to Saudi Arabia and the wider region by directly supporting these transformative plans.”
MIPIM Middle East is expected to create a new hub for international and regional investment. As a result, MIPIM
will be more global than ever, with the new event joining the established MIPIM Asia Summit in Hong Kong, as well as the flagship MIPIM event which takes place annually in Cannes.
“With the GCC poised for a property boom and an enormous investment pipeline, this is the right time to take MIPIM to the region, supporting our mission to connect public and private sector leaders to power the projects that will make the future of cities,” Boffi said.
MIPIM Middle East has been launched to build on this momentum as the region witnesses a massive rise in development opportunities. Riyadh, in turn, is regarded for its rapidly growing prominence as a regional hub for investment, innovation and transformation in the built environment.
While the Middle East is rolling out many large-scale projects, many of them have so far been largely financed by local capital. MIPIM Middle East will provide the necessary support for these projects as the Middle East market opens to more foreign direct investment, accelerating sustainable urban development in the process. The event has been designed around high-impact networking, curated content and insights, and concrete dealmaking. As well as connect-
ing policymakers and developers to investors, it will help advisors and brokers seeking to expand their presence in the region and grow their international footprint.
The programme will include keynote speeches, closeddoor forums and talks on the key issues facing real estate in the Middle East today, such as sustainable development strategies, unlocking urban investment, the role of sport and the impact of AI.
The move into one of the world’s fastest-growing real
estate markets is expected to further strengthen MIPIM’s global footprint by providing the international investment community with a second regional event outside Europe, opening doors to those looking to invest in the Middle East and North Africa region. n
MIPIM Middle East, October 20-21, 2026, Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
MIPIM’s Nicolas Boffi
Future-ready buildings: re-thinking resilience in real estate
“The world’s most forward-thinking developers, owners, and occupiers are already taking steps to future-proof their portfolios – through stronger connectivity, enhanced security, and operational adaptability – but, as an industry, we must move faster.”
Building resilience means more than structural strength, it’s about secure connectivity - cybersecurity, and future-ready infrastructure. Tommy Crowley, VP, Asia Pacific, at WiredScore, explores how digital and physical resilience go hand-inhand in protecting long-term value.
The pace of change confronting the real estate industry is accelerating. Global macroeconomic uncertainty, digital disruption and shifting societal expectations are creating a new reality for asset owners — one where inaction is the greatest risk of all.
Connectivity & being ‘AI ready’
Resilience in real estate begins with reliable digital connectivity. Landlords must prioritise “always-on” internet and mobile; a building that is lacking these foundational cornerstones flexibility is fundamentally vulnerable. Occupiers today rely on uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity to power hybrid working, cloud collaboration, and real-time operations. When connectivity fails, the tenant experience falters — and asset values follow.
With AI now ubiquitous across business functions, landlords need to be ready: upgrading their digital infrastructure to accommodate the soaring volume, sensitivity, and speed of data moving through their buildings is essential. Moreover, to leverage the benefits of AI for their building operations they need the correct data management processes and building systems interoperability to enable enhanced technology usage. As occupier usage of AI continues to mature, landlords will need to be on the front foot.
Tech Adoption Raises the Stakes for Cyber-Resilience
While it’s true AI usage is driving more robust digital infrastructure, we can open this up to talk about Operational Technology (OT) resilience more generally. The hardware and software in buildings such as HVAC systems, Internet of Things and even robotics are becoming quickly more sophisticated, opening up the building to an increased threat of cyber attacks. Nevertheless, according to TechTRP, only 26.7% of APAC organisations conduct vulnerability assessments or penetration testing on OT systems on a monthly basis. This is exposing buildings on a level we’ve not seen before.
Many firms now take the approach that cyber-attacks are an inevitability rather than a potential threat and, by embedding resilience into both the digital and physical layers of a property, owners can better protect their tenants, their reputation, and their long-term investment.
Consider now that cybersecurity and physical resilience are inseparable — a building’s cyber posture is only as strong as its weakest access point. Smart buildings today can host thousands of connected sensors, devices and systems. From HVAC and lighting, to access control and energy management, each connection represents a potential entry point for attack.
For asset owners, secure telecommunications rooms, restricted riser access, and robust containment systems will form the physical foundations of cyber-resilience. Equally important are the cyber policies, threat monitoring
Tommy Crowley, VP, Asia Pacific, at WiredScore
procedures, training for employees, and network segmentation within an asset to mitigate the impact of any attempted attacks.
The world’s most forward-thinking developers, owners, and occupiers are already taking steps to future-proof their portfolios — through stronger connectivity, enhanced security, and operational adaptability — but, as an industry, we must move faster. The next decade will test every building owner’s capacity to adapt their strategies to stay ahead of emerging threats.
At WiredScore, we are working with more than 120 leading landlords and developers in Asia Pacific — including Sun Hung Kai Properties, Brookfield Properties, DLF, and Frasers Properties — across ten markets, including Hong Kong, India and Thailand, certifying over 250 million sq ft of leasable space.The shift we’re seeing is encouraging, from short-term connectivity fixes to long-term resilience strategies built on future-ready networks, cybersecurity protocols, and adaptability over time. We view resilience as a standard embedded across the asset lifecycle, but also as a strategic and competitive advantage for asset owners when navigating these uncertain times.
Private credit fuels dealmaking
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wave of firms focusing on private lending is bringing fresh dynamism to development projects and real estate markets across the region
Although global real estate markets continue to be buffeted by the headwinds of geopolitics and trade policy, the principal regions are expected to experience positive growth this year and next. Across Asia Pacific (APAC), increasing capital markets activity supported by liquid debt scenarios demonstrate that the majority of investors are choosing to invest, despite signs of volatility. The third quarter of 2025, for example, saw APAC investment volumes rise by 18% quarter-on-quarter to $35bn (€30bn), according to CBRE data, driven by cross-border activity. The key centres of Tokyo, Osaka, Sydney and Singapore attracted interest, with Japan, Australia and South Korea benefiting more broadly from the attention of US and European investors. Meanwhile, although weaker sentiment around the outlook for Chinese real estate persists, the Chinese REIT market expansion continues to impress. Cushman & Wakefield data shows that the Chinese mainland REIT market has joined the top three REIT markets in Asia after experiencing an 85% increase in market value in 2024. “Nevertheless, comparing to mature markets like the US and Japan, the C-REIT market is still relatively young with only four years of history and primarily consists of institutional investors,” says Francis Li, head of capital markets, Greater China at Cushman & Wakefield. He adds: “As of October 2025, the total market capitalisation of 75 C-REITs (including infrastructure REITs) was around RMB200bn (€24bn), which is only 1/50 of the size of the US
Construction and capital markets across Asia are being fuelled by a new fleet of lenders
REIT market. This leaves ample room for future growth and development as the C-REIT market continues to mature and includes a wider range of investors and asset classes.”
Similarly, India’s office REIT market has attracted considerable leasing demand from global capability centres, while data-centre and hospitality REITs have gained strong investor interest in Japan and Singapore.
Improved dealmaking
One key factor underpinning the improved dealmaking environment is the rising availability of private credit. Mark Harrison, managing director, property at Australian credit investment manager Wingate, notes that private credit now accounts for around 20% of lending in Australia, which is relatively low
compared to more mature markets like the US and UK where private credit can account for as much as 50% of commercial property lending.
“During the pandemic, banks virtually stopped lending to the construction sector, forcing major developers in Australia to look for alternative sources of capital,” he says. “Our business was a significant beneficiary of this. We had been a very active and reliable construction lender for many years and had built a deep underwriting capability over that time.”
Although the construction sector has faced high inflation and systematic labour shortages in recent years, he notes that the situation has now stabilised and developers have increased confidence to commence projects again. “We are seeing an increase in
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lending opportunities in apartment development, greenfield developments and purpose-built student accommodation today,” he adds.
Success in lending against major development projects has also inspired Wingate to move into non-construction private credit as well. Harrison notes that a reset in values for offices and retail assets in particular due to the recent interest-rate increases has reactivated capital-market interest, while a number of “high-quality borrowers that own offices and retail” are looking to firms such as Wingate to help them stabilise or restructure their holdings.
Wingate’s conspicuous growth resulted in global asset manager CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) acquiring 100% of the business in June 2025 for around A$200m (€113m). This in turn has enabled CLI to expand its private-credit business and its portfolio in Australia. Adds Harrison: “CLI’s investment will provide Wingate the firepower to take it to the next level. We will still focus on our middle-market business, but also look to participate in much larger transactions with institutional-grade counterparties.”
Hong Kong activity
Another APAC-based investment management firm, Gaw Capital Partners (GCP), has also seized the opportunity to expand into the private-credit space in recent times. “We have been very active recently in private credit in Hong Kong,” notes Christina Gaw, managing princi-
pal, global head of capital markets, GCP. She says that the higher interest rate cycle that began post-pandemic “has offered a lot of opportunities due to traditional bank lending having retrenched due to the macroeconomic situation”. The firm has also been lending in Korea and Australia, markets which “are basically legally enforceable when assets go into default”. Taking further advantage of market tailwinds, she says that “special situations relating to real estate restructuring have also been interesting to us”, citing examples such as supporting listed companies when they need to pay back bonds, and more generally seeing opportunities arise from “the macro situation and geopolitics”.
On top of this, she says that “the secondaries business or recapitalisations” is also an interest font of opportunities in the light of macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical tremors. “Geopolitics has driven certain investors to sell, to liquidate positions, not necessarily due to performance, but because they have needed to reallocate their portfolios,” she adds.
In all of this, Gaw Capital has proved an effective partner for global capital, guiding its deployment in the APAC region. “In our 20 years of establishment, we have always been able to be the bridge between the East and the West by helping investors around the world invest in Asia,” she says. “We have boots on the ground and an expansive and expertise-oriented asset manage ment platform, which allows us to focus on more of the value-add opportunities where we can roll up our sleeves and look for every value-enhancing angle.”
As managers look to exploit further op portunities across the region, they may well be cheered by 2025’s numbers so far. Japan’s real estate market has con tinued to impress, valued for its security, liquidity and maturity, despite monetary policy uncertainties. CBRE notes that logistics sector values in the country are being underpinned by limited supply
and demand for modern stock, while hospitality and high-street retail are flourishing. Residential rental growth remains stable and the office market is performing well, distinguished by low vacancy rates and active leasing, sustaining competitive acquisitions. Australia’s market continues to gain momentum, assisted by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate cuts to 3.60% in August, boosting investor confidence. In the third quarter of the year, investment volumes surged 27.5% quarter-on-quarter and 33.8% yearon-year, led by the industrial and retail sectors, with cautious confidence in offices now visible alongside residential growth. n
Gaw Capital Partners’ Christina Gaw
Wingate’s Mark Harrison
Solving problems with AI
While experts suggest that the full potential of AI and its broader impact on real estate are yet to be discovered, several solutions have already emerged in the race for competitive advantage
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming one of the preferred tools in business for gaining a competitive advantage. However, companies that try to simply implement “an AI strategy” to keep up with their peers might be taking the wrong approach, according to sector experts.
“Sometimes real estate managers are told that they have to deploy AI, and then wonder what to do with it,” says
Bernie Devine, Yardi’s senior regional director for Asia Pacific (APAC). “It should rather be a case of identifying the business problem, and then look-
ing for the best technology to solve it, which might be AI.”
Yardi is a real estate software provider working globally across the full range of asset classes. Its tech-forward approach means that the company is at the forefront of exploring AI solutions, alongside other tools. “Our core objective is to be a strategic innovation partner for the industry, so we continue to add to our range of products,” he says. Devine notes that one of the big talking points for AI this year is agentic AI, namely, an AI designed for autonomous action, that can make decisions and
perform tasks with limited or no human intervention. “Part of our strategy is building agents for our solutions; all of those can be put into a marketplace where other customers can hire the agent. Since starting this two months ago, we have already made available around 60 agents, tackling a range of tasks,” he says.
While many of them are taking on simple duties such as work orders, Devine thinks that in the future, some agentic AIs will pursue more complex goals and learn to “perfect” their responsibilities. He adds: “It’s worth noting AI is moving rapidly and no one has done this before, which means that no one really knows what is coming next. It’s a matter of trial-and-error, but every success shows progress.”
The changing face of data
Yardi is one of several businesses that seeks to help companies bring all their data together in one place, normalise it, and make it easy for firms to find, use and see.
Huib Vaessen, head of research and analytics real assets at APG Asset Management (APG AM) agrees that harmonised and organised data is essential for applying AI.
“We are seeing internal data increasingly structured and described by metadata for AI to produce meaningful results. Having access to that well described and increasingly structured data, I believe AI agents will be able to perform multi-step reasoning, reflecting, planning and revision of their thoughts to get to very deep-thinking outcomes in the future,” he says.
He notes that the technology is already having a major impact in areas including real estate research and even in the
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investment process, where it can assist by retrieving key comparable data whether it is structured or unstructured. To this end, the real estate team at APG AM has created a ‘digital colleague’, Samuel, a suite of analytical tools that are fully integrated into the real estate team. “Imagine an AI agent in the future that helps you invest by looking at all the deal terms and comparing them to historical ones. Or an agent that can challenge investment proposals based on certain guidelines,” he says, noting that “clean data” is the essential starting point for any agent’s performance. He adds: “Applying new technology to real estate is a fascinating journey. We believe in embracing its potential to make our sector more transparent and efficient.”
Risks and potential
While the volumes of investment capital being channelled into AI globally reflect the commercial world’s faith in its future, some experts are worried that it might not produce the desired outcomes. A recent MIT report in fact found that 95% of AI pilot projects failed to deliver any discernible financial savings or uplift in profits, spooking investors.
Yet research suggests that the full potential of AI and its broader impact on real estate are yet to be discovered. For example, in the world of logistics and residential, notes Vaessen, self-driving vehicles and their impact on “distance economics” could have a significant impact. “In general, we assess and monitor the impact of technological improvements on GDP growth of different countries,” he says.
Devine notes that in China, there is a lot more investment in AI paired with hardware, particularly in robotics. “Cleaning robots are deployed in malls regularly, even when customers are present,” he says. “That shows how normalised the technology is becoming.”
Swiss multinational, Schindler Group, is
increasingly exploring AI solutions for its products, which include elevators, moving walkways and building access controls.
Michael Dobler, the firm’s senior vice president global key accounts, notes that the firm is taking big strides in Asia. “We recently agreed to invest in a start-up in Singapore called Podium, a cloud platform with AI agents that automates building design,” he says. “Its benefits include ensuring design accuracy and more precise cost certainty, as well as shortening project duration and maximising capital reuse.” He notes that it is also capable of integrating supply-chain components, and can eliminate design errors while making quick calls on the profitability of land. Schindler’s expertise in elevators has more recently pivoted into increasingly complex building access solutions for end-users, such as elevators taking workers or residents to the correct floor in a property, or even unlocking doors. “In Asia, we are also being asked to produce solutions that incorporate face recognition and that minimise touch,” he adds.
The company is also exploring the use of robotics for reasons of safety and efficiency. “Schindler R.I.S.E., our Robotic Installation System for Elevators, uses robots to drill out lift shafts, improving worker safety, and ensuring a consistently high-quality installation,” he says. “Meanwhile, for the hospitality industry, we are doing the first back-office pilots
with robots to replace minibars by delivering products to rooms, and I expect cleaning robots to also proliferate soon in hotels.”
He says that he is looking forward to discussing the exciting possibilities of tech at this year’s MIPIM Asia. “The construction industry is still one of the slowest areas of real estate to benefit from innovation,” he notes. “We’d like to see that change.” n
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Reshaping the world – AI for senior real estate leaders
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Investing for impact
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies have evolved into a more holistic view of the impact of real estate and how it can add value
Asian businesses are increasingly taking the lead on sustainability, showing their peers — and the world — how real estate can better serve people and the planet.
Simon Chua, co-founder and executive director of Hong Kong-based architec-
ture firm Lead8 says that “sustainability is really at the heart of everything we do”. The business focuses on what it calls a ‘Fifth Season’ concept, a way of thinking that “shifts how we see the relationship between buildings and nature, aiming to create interconnected urban ecosystems that can flourish and evolve”. He adds: “From carefully selecting materials and designing thoughtful spatial layouts to using energy-efficient technologies and prioritising community wellbeing, our projects are created to deliver lasting environmental and social benefits.”
This concept is also about “bringing nature-based solutions, innovative infrastructure and active community engagement right into our work”, he notes. “It’s much more than just adding green-
ery for decoration — it’s about embedding living, thriving ecosystems that add real value, no matter where our projects are. A great example is the upcoming Central Yards on the harbourfront in Hong Kong, where landscape and architecture are being seamlessly woven together in a dense urban setting for the public’s enjoyment.”
Green pioneer
Another firm which is a regional green pioneer is Link Asset Management. George Hongchoy, the firm’s group CEO explains: “Link’s sustainability strategy is anchored by a clear principle: every sustainability initiative must either protect the value of the assets Link manages or create new value where it did not exist before.” He notes that a good example of this approach is Link’s efforts on climate risk resilience. In September 2023, Hong Kong was hit by Super Typhoon Saola and record-breaking black rainstorms, causing widespread property damage. “Since then, Link assessed climate risk across its top 20 Net Property Income assets, prioritising resilience investments based on material risks and allocating capital accordingly,” he adds.
“We also proactively engaged insurers with clear, data-driven resilience metrics linked to measurable financial results, proving that sustainability can deliver bottom-line benefits,” he says. “Notably, Link spearheaded the first-ever sustainability-linked insurance renewal in APAC, achieving an 11.7% reduction in property insurance premiums in 2025 compared to 2024, plus an additional 7.5% premium reduction tied to its loss ratio. It proves a direct financial incentive to continue investing in long-term climate preparedness.”
Hongchoy explains that recognising floodwaters does not stop at property boundaries, but that Link collaborates with neighbours, authorities and infrastructure managers to build district-level resilience that benefits
Central Yards on the harbourfront in Hong Kong
Lead8’s Simon Chua
entire communities.
“We also work closely with investors, insurers and policymakers to build consistent models, price resilience into valuations and drive systemic adaptation,” he says.
Link is also well known for its community achievements, something which the firm believes goes hand in hand with sustainable growth. “Our properties are designed to serve as a community social hub, with leisure facilities tailored to the needs of residents of all ages, physical conditions and economic status to use them,” he adds.
Through the firm’s flagship charity and community engagement programme
Link Together Initiatives, the business is able to leverage its extensive mall network and community resources to collaborate with charitable organisations. “Since 2013, the programme has committed over HK$174m (€19m) to support more than 200 projects, thereby benefiting 120 NGOs and reaching over 20 million people,” he adds.
Link also promotes social mobility and self-enrichment among young people through the Link University Scholarship and other internship and community-services programmes. This year, Link also launched the Link 20th Anniversary Outstanding Students Scholarship, which awarded 100 scholarships to local secondary school students.
Social needs
Japanese asset manager, Profitz, has an original take on the ‘S’ in ESG, focusing on social needs. “For many, addressing social needs means mitigating negative impacts,” says senior manager, Hiroaki Ota. “However, at Profitz, we think that creating a positive impact from zero has an equally important role.”
Earlier this year, Profitz launched its first social impact fund, dubbed the Quality of Life (QOL) fund, focusing on four asset types. These include nursery schools, shared office spaces, special-
ised housing and hotels.
Profitz had already created a nursery school fund in 2020, with the aim of resolving the issue of children on waiting lists. Today, they manage a total of 35 nursery facilities across three dedicated funds, creating opportunities for around 2,400 children to enrol in daycare.
Since then, Profitz has undertaken further projects addressing social needs, such as BLOCKS, a shared office space that allows people to live close to their workplace (now comprising four assets), and FLUFFY, a pet-friendly housing project, currently across nine buildings. Based on these achievements, the firm has organised these into a reproducible model, creating the QOL Fund.
The quantitative assessment of the fund’s social aspect — the ‘S’ in ESG — follows the “practical guidance for social-impact real estate” established by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
The fund’s fourth asset type, hotels, is also taking social needs into consideration. Profitz recently developed a hotel in Yokohama’s Chinatown, converted from a former Chinese restaurant and situated in a prime location. “Local people are really excited about the launch, and we are also really trying to increase the satisfaction rate of hotel staff, in the light of labour shortages,” Ota adds. Furthermore, Profitz research shows that the property will be much more profitable run as a hotel rather than a restaurant. In fact, while targeting so cial goals, the QOL Fund’s assets are remarkable for their return profile. For example, Ota says, “it is so difficult to find pet-friendly accommodation that allows large dogs and multiple pets in Tokyo, our FLUFFY model is achieving 15% higher market rents on average.” The residential schemes also partner with a pet insurance company and offer pet-sitting amenities, making it extremely popular with pet-loving res idents. In turn, the co-working spac es created by Profitz are in residential
Pet-friendly accommodation is proving a hit in Japan
areas where commercial assets are more affordable compared to downtown Tokyo, but command equally high rents from individual tenants. “Most of our tenants are small-business owners that live within two kilometres of the office, and want to stay for two to three years, creating a stable occupancy,” he says. “This is because many people now prefer to work close to home, valuing convenience over commuting long distance, and our spaces are designed to fit that lifestyle.”
Profitz will launch a second QOL Fund next year, building on the present successful fund. The first fund has attracted high status co-investors, including Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Fuyo General Lease Co. and Bank of Yokohama. n
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
Building platforms for operational wins
The importance of alternative assets is creating a generation of specialised investors focusing on mission critical investments
Alternative asset classes are increasingly appealing in a real estate environment which requires operational returns for success. From logistics to data centres, healthcare to infrastructure, investors are pouncing on a growing slate of new-economy assets which have become mission critical for enhanced resilience and returns.
Gordon Marsden, head of capital markets, APAC at Cushman & Wakefield, says: “From a Cushman perspective, we are talking with and, far more than ever before, engaged by, infrastruc-
ture, private credit, and renewables groups. We also boast a thriving PPP (public-private partnership) business with long-term alignment on hospitals, prisons and education facilities with a myriad of investors from beyond only real estate.”
Self-storage has emerged as one interesting niche generating positive cashflows, backed by recent housing trends, according to Arthur Law, managing partner of Storefriendly. “Self-storage as an asset class is very interesting especially in Asia, where it is extreme-
ly undersupplied,” he says. “We have extremely dense urban areas with high housing costs and not much storage. Storage space per capita is around 4 sq ft (0.37 sq m) in metropolitan markets, compared to 9 sq ft per capita in the US.” He notes there is significant growth potential in this asset class, due to the lack of penetration compared to other global markets. He adds: “While one in three consumers in the US have a self-storage locker, in Asia, that figure is just 9%.” Law also notes that the cash flows are impressive, not least because most users pay for a year’s storage up front. He also describes an “inflection point for luxury storage”, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore, locations which have built a reputation respectively as a wealth hub and an art hub. “We have done many years of homework to capture this market,” he says. “This includes offering temperature-controlled wine storage, art storage and also values storage, namely highly-secure safety-deposit boxes which are accessed by a robotic arm.”
Storefriendly has also increased the investment appeal of its hubs by investing in the real estate of its storage facilities alongside high-profile partners, including Blackstone and Partners Group. Law says that the firm’s detailed reporting and solid performance, plus the fact that it has its own money invested in its property, creates “a complete alignment of interests” for investment partners. “Buying facilities eliminates the leasehold risk, and enables us to support our customers in a continuous and predictable way,” he says. “We are also investing in assets where the plot ratios have not been fully exploited, giving us room to grow.”
Storefriendly currently boasts 130 locations in Asia, most of which are in Hong Kong, with a number in Singapore, Taipei and Macau. The business is looking to grow further in its established territories, while also exploring northern Asia and southeast Asia.
A Storefriendly facility in Hong Kong
Logistics appeal
The investment case for logistics in Asia is also attracting plenty of attention. Europe-headquartered industrial specialist CTP has been studying the region’s potential, having opened an office in Hong Kong two years ago.
“That helps us to be closer to our clients — including the Asian tenants that rent our facilities in Europe,” explains Bert Hesselink, CTP’s group client relationship director. CTP has recently been monitoring Vietnam as a potential destination for real estate investment.
“Vietnam is high on the list for many businesses that are looking to expand their manufacturing and logistics operations into southeast Asia,” he adds, noting that a lot of the country’s industry is pivoting away from textiles and electronics to high-end manufacturing.
Vietnam is also benefitting from nearshoring trends, that have seen a number of global manufacturers choose to
flank their facilities in China with a secondary Asian location. Hesselink concludes: “We want to become a global player — we are extremely ambitious.”
“Industrial, excluding data centres, is still the second most favoured asset type in APAC behind office, although the transaction volume has slowed down slightly from previous years as traditional commercial assets such as office and retail start to gain momentum,” Cushman & Wakefiled’s Marsden says. “Don’t write it off however, as a fundamental undersupply still exists across the region and demand remains. Take, for example, India where 60 million sq ft of industrial and logistics is expected to be let in 2025 alone. This will drive ongoing performance.”
Data centre drives
The growth of one of the most discussed sectors, data centres, meanwhile, is be ing backed by the expansion of AI work loads and the demand for cloud services.
In Asia, the growth in traditional comput ing is also adding to network pressures. Marsden adds: “Cushman & Wakefield’s recent Data Centre Investment Land scape report said data centres have emerged as one of the most attractive asset classes for investment, driven by robust demand fundamentals, resilient yields, inflation-hedging characteristics, competitive cap rates and the increas ing acceptance of the asset class as
‘critical infrastructure’.” He adds: “Most indicators point to sustained growth over at least the next three to five years, as most Asia Pacific markets remain significantly underserved, with an average of over 350,000 people per megawatt of data-centre capacity, compared to 31,000 people per megawatt in the US. This ratio underscores the ongoing efforts in many markets to scale up infrastructure to meet the demands of economic and demographic expansion.” Data-centre investment patterns in the region to date have shown wide variance, with cities like Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong historically receiving greater development capital. However, energy constraints on more developed markets are starting to prompt a shift, with Singapore, for example, imposing a moratorium on new data-centre construction in 2019-2022 amid energy and climate concerns. Research from White & Case reveals that, in the emerging market space, Malaysia and Indonesia are starting to outpace their Asian neighbours in attracting investment in data centres. Sites in Vietnam and Thailand are also increasingly under the lens. Another alternative is the development of edge data centres, smaller facilities which can often leverage established power sources, in
CTP’s Bert Hesselink
Storage of high value items like wine is also on the rise
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Housing Matters! returns to MIPIM
Building on last year’s successful edition, MIPIM will host «Housing Matters!», a half-day conference on innovative housing solutions.
The conference format features three networking sessions with speeches from key players in the housing sector, an interactive workshop running parallel to the plenary session that invites participants to engage with the main themes of the new housing deal, networking opportunities, and concludes with a cocktail.
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HOUSING MATTERS!
Creating people-centric places
From placing people at the heart of building plans to enabling access to high quality residential, today’s leading developers are focusing on society’s needs
Placing people’s needs at the heart of real estate has never been more important, with leading developers in the sector showing the way in creating sustainable and socially-useful assets.
Pioneering developer Chinachem Group prioritises environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters across its core values and operations, according to CEO Andy Cheung. “From governance at the board level to cross-functional execution, we ensure that ESG performance is integrated with our long-term strategy and risk management,” he explains. “This commitment steers every decision we make, enabling us to shape spaces that are not only functional but future-ready.”
This is highly evident, too, in the firm’s approach to residential development. “Beyond designing for sustainability, we are also pioneering construction innovation,” he adds. “As Hong Kong’s first private developer to adopt Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) for residential projects, we are reducing waste, carbon emissions and construction time, while enhancing site safety. This approach will be scaled in our upcoming Tung Chung residential development, delivering around 2,000 units.”
Chinachem also excels in mixed-use schemes, prioritising getting the mix of use cases right to truly serve a building’s occupants and the wider neighbourhood. “Mixed-use developments are about creating integrated ecosys-
tems rather than standalone buildings,” Cheung adds. “Our approach begins with understanding how people work, shop and interact in an area. It is not just about combining different uses, but designing spaces that foster connection, wellbeing and a sense of community. When done well, mixeduse projects activate urban areas by reducing travel time, encouraging social interaction and supporting local businesses.”
Chinachem’s Tung Chung East Commercial Development exemplifies this, he adds. This project brings together Grade-A office space, retail and a vertical data centre in an urban setting. “Beyond functionality, we focus on creating an environment that promotes wellness and placemaking,” he says. “A sky garden will serve as a lifestyle and wellness hub for office tenants, offering green space for relaxation and informal networking. There will be a pet-friendly podium designed to encourage community engagement and make the space vibrant and inclusive. These features, inspired by the architecture and spirit of the Tai O fishing village, ensure the development feels authentic and connected to its surroundings while meeting the needs of modern businesses.”
Another key advantage of the project is accessibility, thanks to its pedestrian-friendly design and proximity to major transport links including the MTR, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel. “This gateway location facilitates the flow of talent, goods and services within and across borders, contributing to the economic vitality of Tung Chung East and supporting the government’s vision for balanced, sustainable urban expansion,” he adds.
Living sector growth
Meanwhile, research shows that investor interest in the living sector in Asia Pacific is experiencing substantial growth, as factors including demographics, urban growth and policy initiatives drive its increasing institutionalisation.
Chinachem’s Tung Chung East development
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Data analysed by Cushman & Wakefield research shows that while living has accounted for just 7% of all commercial real estate investment in APAC over the last five years, it accounts for 27% of investment in EMEA and 58% in the US. All this translates into a clear and growing investment opportunity in the region.
Conal Newland, head of living, Asia Pacific at Cushman & Wakefield, describes Australian purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and Japanese build-to-rent (BTR) as “two of the most active markets over the last 12 months in terms of liquidity”. He says: “The current Australian PBSA market is the culmination of 10 years of development activity, creating a market with a certain amount of operational stock,” which in turn is allowing investors to amass portfolios. Although the market has faced challenges in the last couple of years with lower transaction volumes due to limited liquidity and for new build projects often connected to the feasibility with the current costs of construction and debt, Newland suggests that 2026 should be a strong year for the sector. Japanese BTR, in comparison, has achieved the necessary “critical mass” not through purpose-built development, but rather thanks to funds ac-
cumulating and upgrading standing assets. “There has been a lot of stock available to buy, and investors have seen good deltas in terms of cashflow,” he adds. Japan is also seeing growth in its student sector, he notes, firstly inspiring J-REITs, and latterly attracting interest from international operators. Another market which is increasingly on the radar for PBSA is Hong Kong, where a number of real estate companies have converted hotels into student accommodation to meet rising demand. Finally, Singapore’s student market is starting to attract buyers as the number of purpose-built assets increases. Another living niche to watch is co-living, which Newland describes as “a submarket with quite a bit of bandwidth, having had a really big uptick in terms of investor interest and asset variety”. Tipped to grow further over the medium term, it has become a target for developers in markets including Australia and Japan.
Affordable housing
In the affordable housing segment AXA IM Alts has become a name to watch. In September, the asset manager expanded its Australian built-to-rent affordable housing strategy with the A$334bn (€189bn) acquisition of a prime fringe-CBD development site in Melbourne. The asset will be developed into a 100-unit residential scheme pro viding a balanced mix of market and affordable rental housing.
The Melbourne deal represents he strategy’s second investment in Aus tralia, and its first in the state of Victo ria. It follows a 400-unit development in Westmead, Western Sydney and provides geographic diversification to the portfolio. The development will offer a 50:50 split of market-rate and affordable rental units, supporting key workers such as healthcare profession als, teachers, police officers and emer gency responders in accessing quality housing close to employment hubs. The project will be delivered by Mel
bourne-based delivery partner, PDG. Upon completion, the property will be managed by St George Community Housing (SGCH).
Antoine Mesnage, head of Asia Pacific at AXA IM Alts says: “Underpinned by strong thematic tailwinds including record population growth, constrained housing supply and persistently low vacancy rates, this acquisition reflects our conviction in the long-term opportunity for residential as an institutional sector in Australia.” n
Chinachem’s Andy Cheung
Cushman & Wakefield’s Conal Newland
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A purpose-built student-housing asset recently divested by SCCP in Australia
INBOUND INVESTMENTS
Partnering global capital in Asia
As global investors increasingly target APAC, local partners offer insights into allocating capital across the region
Global investors are increasing their allocations to Asian real estate, in a bid to diversify their holdings, while taking advantage of flaws in the capital stack.
Richard Yue, founder and CEO of Arch Capital Management, says: “Geopolitics is a critical component of the macro environment, presenting external forces that managers must strategically navigate. While these dynamics remain beyond our control, our firm’s core strengths enable us to manage the risks and seize the opportunities that arise.”
Arch is an established partner for global capital, he adds. “In Asia Pacific, our deep local presence serves as a distinct competitive advantage. With dedicated teams in each investment market — supported by 10 local offices staffed by local professionals — we are able to translate geopolitical developments on the ground, beyond the headlines and overarching political statements.”
Yue says that this approach enables the firm “to identify and capitalise on emerging opportunities”.
One such trend is a “China+1 strategy” which is being deployed by manufacturers in the region, he notes, where suppliers seek to maintain footholds in different geographies in the face of headwinds such as global tariffs. He cites Taiwan and southeast Asia as key territories for secondary manufacturing facilities, for example. He adds: “We also continue to remain active in markets influenced by geopolitical shifts. Recently, we finalised joint ventures in logistics and cold storage in Taiwan and successfully attracted Chinese capital for opportunities within China.”
Japanese appeal
Another market which is increasingly attracting global investment flows is Japan, as its corporate sector embraces a new ‘asset light’ approach. Noncore real estate is being divested by
legacy landowners including railway operators and manufacturers in a bid to boost productivity and fund growth in areas like digital infrastructure. This has attracted heavyweight funds including Blackstone and PAG, driving foreign investors to contribute nearly ¥2.2trn (€12.6bn) into domestic real estate last year, a 20% year-on-year increase. Resilient commercial real estate returns have supported this trend, with sectors such as hospitality increasingly backed by a surge in inbound tourism. Suchad Chiaranussati, chairman and founder of SC Capital Partners (SCCP), says: “Japan hospitality continues to perform exceptionally well for us. Strong inbound tourism and resilient domestic demand continue to create a compelling value environment.”
He adds: “With our majority-owned hotel asset-management platform, Japan Hotel REIT Advisors (JHRA), and a well-established operating ecosystem in Japan, we are able to drive opera-
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tional improvements, execute targeted repositioning and preserve multiple exit pathways, both listed and private, enabling us to unlock value.”
SCCP closed its sixth opportunistic Asia Pacific real-estate fund, Real Estate Capital Asia Partners VI, earlier this year, which includes an interest in data centres as well as hospitality. Chiaranussati adds: “The data-centre opportunity remains a core growth pillar. Demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, driven by cloud expansion and AI-related requirements.” He notes that SCCP is working on two data-centre projects in South Korea and Japan, with a focus on locations with the “right fundamentals, secured power, strong connectivity and tenant depth”, while seeking to “work closely with experienced operators and technical partners to deliver facilities that meet the needs of end users”. He says: “This disciplined, execution-led approach allows us to navigate the sector’s complexity and capture value in projects where barriers to entry are high.”
“The strength of these themes has underpinned RECAP VI’s deployment momentum, and they will remain central as we prepare to launch RECAP VII, continuing to scale our hospitality and digital-infrastructure strategies across the region,” he says.
Outperforming asset classes
According to Yue, several asset classes are experiencing outperformance. “Fundamentals remain sound for residential and ‘living’ assets, as well as new economy real estate sectors such as logistics and data centres,” he says. He adds that long-term drivers — including demographics and digitalisation — are shaping these sectors across Asia Pacific
markets in ways unique to each territory. He also notes that “persistently elevated interest rates have created special situation opportunities in key Asia Pacific markets such as Hong Kong and Australia, which currently rank among the region’s highest rate environments. These unique circumstances are opening up new avenues for investment across all real estate sectors, offering potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns”.
SCCP has also been pursuing key opportunities in the living sector. “Earlier this year we completed the sale of a purpose-built student accommodation asset in Australia at a significant premium to both our original acquisition price and current book value, demonstrating our ability to execute across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and enhancement through to exit,” Chiaranussati says. “The result demonstrates the resilience and strong investor appetite for living assets in Australia.” He adds that the firm continues to see “student housing as a high-performing niche within real estate, supported by international education growth and constrained supply of high-quality stock”. He says: “Senior housing and age-related living solutions represent a similarly attractive opportunity, driven by demographic changes and rising expectations for purpose-built accommodation and services.”
He concludes: “We view the living sector as a compelling source of opportunistic returns, sup ported by demographic tailwinds and a short age of modern institu tional product.”
Office appeal
Despite recent headwinds, the office sector also offers opportunities in key Asian territories. Yue cautions that the sector “continues to face significant challenges”, but says that “several key factors have contributed to the resilience of our investments throughout this period”. Robust asset fundamentals remain critical, including prime location, superior building specifications and overall asset quality, he says, adding that ultimately, “operational excellence and distinctive offerings set our properties apart”. James Young, president, markets, APAC & EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield, adds: “Office demand across Asia Pacific is expected to remain resilient over the medium term, with sustained net absorption and a steady flight to quality led by India’s expanding corporate and global capability centre sectors.” He notes: “The biggest story is on the supply side. Around 115 million sq ft (10.68 miilion sq m) is expected to enter the core 25 APAC office markets this year, with a further 125 million sq ft in both 2026 and 2027. Cumulatively, this increases the region’s stock by 13% to almost 2.3 billion sq ft in 2027 — almost doubling the regional total in 2016. Much of this new supply will enter Shanghai and
Arch Capital Management’s Richard Yue
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RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
Placemaking and experiences drive success
Dynamic retail assets are learning from hospitality’s wins, as experiential-led schemes attract consumers and investors
An experiential approach to retail is helping developers and landlords drive footfall to their schemes as they harness several hospitality-adjacent skillsets. At the same time, hotels are going from strength to strength as tourism numbers soar across Asia Pacific (APAC), further supporting an asset class which thrives on in-person connection.
In the hospitality sphere, Hotel101 Global, the global hotel expansion arm of the Philippine-based DoubleDragon Corporation, has become one of the most exciting names to watch for investors.
CEO Hannah Yulo-Luccini says: “Our ‘bite-sized’ investment model is all about democratising real estate investment in hospitality, making it accessible to everyday investors rather than just high-net-worth individuals.”
She adds: “Essentially, it allows people to purchase individual condo-hotel units — often starting at a relatively low entry point — while we handle the operations.”
This full-ownership investment model generates passive income with revenue sharing for all investors, regardless of whether their specific unit is occupied. In turn, this provides consistent, predictable returns and income stability, which is particularly appealing in volatile markets.
Hotel101 meanwhile manages everything from maintenance to guest services. Furthermore, the model lowers the barrier to entry, and as the investment is backed by titled freehold real estate, it’s a relatively low-risk was to generate passive returns over time.
The value of innovation
The business also sees the value of innovation in driving profits, Yulo-Luccini adds. “Technology is at the core of our proptech hospitality platform, enabling us to scale rapidly while keeping operations lean and efficient.” She adds: “However, structurally, Hotel101’s competitive advantage lies in the combination of having one type of hotel room globally and five times more rooms than our competitors in the midscale hospitality industry.”
By replicating the same room worldwide, Hotel101s “are more efficient to build and operate bringing unbeatable value to the consumers which allows us to enjoy significantly higher occupancy”, she adds. “In addition, we’re asset-light by design, which means we focus on our innovative business model of having dual stream of revenues from selling hotel units and operating margin which allows us to recycle capital faster and drive growth without heavy capital tied up in owning every property.”
The Hotel101 room is therefore “engineered for speed, sustainability and
uniformity”, she adds. “We standardise everything to ensure guests get a reliable, no-frills stay, regardless of location.” In terms of the construction process, “bathrooms are pre-fabricated offsite and craned in either as a pods or flatpacks depending on the location, while we also use easy to assemble modular furniture in all our rooms”.
As of October 2025, the group has six fully operational hotels in the Philippines, totalling 1,482 rooms. “We’re also currently constructing five more Hotel101 properties globally which will add another 2,931 to the operational pipeline,” she adds. “For expansion, we’re aggressively pursuing our vision to be present in 25 countries within the next three years.”
Key upcoming project openings include in Madrid, Spain, where a new property is under construction; a new build in Japan, the Hotel101 Niseko; another project in the Philippines; and a major joint venture in Saudi Arabia, to develop 10,000 rooms across several hotels. She concludes: “We are currently in entitlement stage for Hotel101 Los Angeles,
Retail is child’s play for Link REIT, with smart upgrades like the Geometric Wonderzoo at Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre
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US, additional Asian countries, and beyond, with a focus on high-growth areas like the Middle East.”
Placemaking skills
While shopping centres and high streets have been affected by headwinds including ecommerce over the past decade, placemaking skills and a focus on experience are driving success in retail real estate.
George Hongchoy, executive director and group CEO, Link Asset Management, says: “Link REIT’s Hong Kong portfolio consists of 130 community-centric commercial properties including non-discretionary retail spaces and fresh markets across the territory.
“As we continue to grow and diversify, we are extending our proven asset enhancement capabilities to overseas markets such as Chinese Mainland and Singapore, where recent projects demonstrate our commitment to upgrading retail environments, catering to evolving sustainability standards and community aspirations, and to attract a broader customer base.”
Hongchoy notes that a recent landmark achievement is the completion of renovations at Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre, marking Link’s 100th asset enhancement project in Hong Kong. The third floor was redesigned with a reconfigured layout and an upgraded outdoor area featur-
ing Geometric Wonderzoo, a 12,000 sq ft playground designed for children of all ages. The indoor space was converted into a dynamic dining zone, introducing six new restaurants, selected based on resident and patron feedback, with floorto-ceiling windows and direct access to the outdoor children’s playground. Sustainability was also enhanced with the addition of an energy management system and energy-saving features.
He adds: “In Chinese Mainland, we completed enhancement works for the basement level of Link CentralWalk in Shenzhen last year, curating a diverse mix of retail, leisure and entertainment, food and beverage, and personal care services. These upgrades transformed the mall into a vibrant social hub, resulting in record-high footfall and significant growth in tenant sales.”
Link REIT’s approach to retail transformation also extends to Hong Kong fresh markets, exemplified by the recently renovated Choi Ming Market. “The 12,000 sq ft market boasts a bright and colourful atmosphere and a newly added food street, offering a variety of cooked food options available until midnight. It is also equipped with the latest technology to improve operational efficiency and hygiene,” he adds.
“In response to evolving consumer behaviour, Link continues to diversify its tenant mix by introducing new brands and experience that keep communities engaged and elevate the retail experience.”
“Despite the rise of ecommerce, it is still our experience that people deeply
value genuine in-person interactions,” says Simon Chua, co-founder & executive director of architecture firm Lead8. “The future of retail lies in creating opportunities for social, emotional and sensory experiences, especially when thoughtfully integrated within dynamic urban environments. Ultimately, retail design is about connection,” he adds. Chua notes that Lead8’s design for Parade at One Bangkok perfectly embodies this approach.” As one of the key retail precincts within Thailand’s largest private superblock, where density plays an essential role in creating a fully integrated development, our task was to balance the grand scale with a human touch, finding harmony between the big and the small, as scale is crucial to fostering connections.”
He adds: “Our aim for Parade was to create more than just a retail destination; it serves as a green urban stage for community life and wellbeing, supported by excellent public transit and immersive design that ensures physical retail remains relevant and thriving.” n
MIPIM ASIA 2025
Wednesday, December 3
14.45-15.15 Business showcase Hotel101 Global
Thursday, December 4
14.00-14.45 Reinventing retail
14.45-15.30 Hospitality/APAC HTL Connection
Link REIT’s George Hongchoy
The Hotel101 Niseko is under construction in Japan
Hotel101 Global’s Hannah Yulo-Luccini
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OUTBOUND INVESTMENTS
Middle East attracts Asian capital
Some of Asia’s leading investors are pivoting towards global growth markets to forge key relationships
Domestic institutions from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region are playing an increasingly meaningful role in global capital allocations, according to new research on global investment flows.
From dedicated European expansion strategies to bold opportunity-led plays in the Middle East, Asian capital is playing an ever more conspicuous role on the world stage, while achieving diversification objectives for investment partners.
Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners (GCP), which already operates as a partner for global capital within the APAC region, has been displaying its international ambitions for some time. For example, the firm’s hotel platform, GCP Hospitality, manages over 39 hotels and serviced apartments and 7,500 keys around the world, providing asset management, hotel management and business development services. Gaw Capital’s European Hospitality Fund I, meanwhile, focuses on hospitality assets in both established and emerging markets in the EU countries.
The firm is also spearheading a push into the Middle East, which commenced earlier this year with the purchase of a residential building at Mamsha Gardens on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for more than $150m.
“We have seen that global powers
want to have a relationship with the Gulf region, not least due to the area’s natural resources, including relatively affordable energy,” says Christina Gaw, managing principal, global head of capital markets and co-chair of alternative investments at GCP. “With many states offering a lower tax regime, it is very attractive for people to go and work there,” she adds, noting that a number of high flyers from the finance industry have moved to cities like Dubai, stimulating the residential market and the wider economy.
Investment in Abu Dhabi
The firm’s recent residential deal in Abu Dhabi, developed by Aldar, is a low-density project featuring seven residential buildings situated in the culturally rich Saadiyat Cultural District. The development is also surrounded by premium educational institutions, luxury resort hotels, and golf and beach clubs.
The property, expected to be completed in 2028, comprises 71 units with a total saleable area of 176,046 sq ft (16,350 sq m). The residential units, ranging from 1- to 3-bedroom apartments and 2- to 3-bedroom townhouses, offer private terraces with views of landscaped internal gardens and prestigious villas within the development, while Mamsha Beach lies close by.
The developer, Aldar, is one of the UAE’s leading developers and the largest in Abu Dhabi, with over 20 years of experience specialising in luxury residential projects.
Market research conducted by Cushman and Wakefield in 2024 underscores the robust growth of property prices and rental rates on Saadiyat Island, with a year-on-year increase of 30% and 14%, respectively. The Abu Dhabi residential market has witnessed significant demand for premium housing, fuelled by foreign direct
The residential building at Mamsha Gardens on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, purchased by GCP
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investments and population growth, leading to a 59% increase in sales volume in 2024.
Humbert Pang, managing principal, head of China, and co-chair of alternative investments at GCP, adds: “The increase in expatriate demand, ongoing government initiatives attracting foreign investments, overall economic diversification effort in the UAE and the introduction of new residency permits have positively impacted the property market sentiment. We are excited about our first partnership with Aldar and look forward to forging more collaboration in the future.”
Talal Al Dhiyebi, group CEO at Aldar, says: “The entry of Gaw Capital Partners, a leading Asia-based investor — making its first investment in the UAE — reflects Abu Dhabi’s economic growth expectations and its status as a go-to investment destination, where value continues to be driven by robust economic fundamentals, attractive demographics and high-quality assets.”
GCC strategy
SC Capital Partners is another business exploring international growth as part of its wider ambitions. Nearly a year ago, the business signed an agreement with CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) to grow at scale.
Chairman and founder Suchad Chiaranussati says: “The partnership with CapitaLand Investment has progressed meaningfully over the past year, and we are already seeing tangible benefits from the combined strengths of both platforms. Since signing the agreement in November 2024, we have worked closely with CLI to expand our investment reach, while preserving independent investment decision-making and maintaining SC Capital Partners’ entrepreneurial culture.”
He adds: “A major milestone under the partnership, SC GCC Real Estate Industrial Development Fund (GRID), is a fund co-sponsored by CLI alongside
SC Capital Partners (SCCP) and our affiliated industrial platform, THi Holding Management Corporation.” The fund targets the development of modern industrial and logistics assets across the GCC region with an initial focus on the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, regions that he notes “are undergoing rapid transformation driven by industrialisation, ecommerce growth and ambitious national development agendas”. He adds: “The co-sponsorship structure enables us to combine SCCP’s deep fund-manage ment and operating-platform expertise with CLI’s balance-sheet strength and regional institutional footprint, enabling us to scale into the GCC with a highly capable consortium from day one.”
Chiaranussati underlines that “it is a very compelling moment to enter the GCC industrial market”. He explains: “GRID will have an initial focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia, before expand ing further into the GCC. The GCC is rapidly accelerating in economic di versification, led by advanced manu facturing and ecommerce ecosystems, whilst institutional-quality industrial supply has not kept pace. This creates
an attractive entry point for value creation through development.”
Europe remains another region that continues to attract Asian capital, with the UK and Germany seen as key investment destinations, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s Gordon Marsden, head of capital markets, Asia Pacific. He adds: “Select Australian and Singaporean groups have certainly brought regional and global investing into their mix. Today most institutional Greater China capital and Indian capital are primarily domestic for domestic which makes for an intriguing longerterm outlook for the balance of participation in those markets.”
Adds Joanna Tano, head of real estate research, Europe at Columbia Threadneedle Investments: “Investors looking to seize opportunities should focus on underlying real estate fundamentals more than ever before. “Gone are the days of simply buying a property and taking the income. Investors need to have a granular understanding of what occupiers want to maximise an asset’s true ‘functional relevance’ as well as the ability to actively manage assets to protect or enhance value through direct interventions,” she says. n
SCCP’s Suchad Chiaranussati
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MIPIM Asia Awards 2025 Help choose this year’s Gold, Silver and Bronze winners!
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Led by MIPIM Asia Awards chairman, George Hongchoy, Executive Director and Group CEO, Link Asset Management Limited, the jury shortlisted 30 winners from accross Asia. Now it’s your turn to decide who wins Gold, Silver and Bronze in the following 10 categories!
• B est Cultural, Sports and Education Project
• Best Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Project
• Best Mixed-Use Project
• Best Refurbished Project
• Best Residential Project
• Best Retail Project
• Best Urban Regeneration Project
• B est Workplace Experience Project
• Best New Development Project
• Best New Mega Development Project
The final vote
The final ranking of the winners will be determined by the votes of the MIPIM Asia Community and the jury selection.
From mid-November, MIPIM Asia Community members have been able to choose their preferred winners online in each category from the 30 finalists.
Right here at the MIPIM Asia Summit, the onsite ballot is already opened at the Awards Gallery and waiting for you to cast your vote. So don’t delay, come and choose your favourites!
Both the online and on-site vote will end on Day 2 of the MIPIM Asia Summit at noon, HKT.
The jury meeting
In October, the jury comprising real estate thought leaders and chaired by George Hongchoy debated fiercely over the wide-ranging entries to shortlist the stand-out projects in each of the 10 categories. The jury-selected projects represent this year’s 30 winners – but who receives the Gold, Silver and Bronze MIPIM Asia Awards 2025 is still to be revealed!
The Awards Gala Dinner
The winners’ final ranking will be announced at the MIPIM Asia Awards gala dinner to be held on Thursday 4 December. In addition to the 30 winners, a “Special Jury Award” which goes to the jury’s overall favourite among all the projects will be unveiled.
Don’t miss this dazzling event – a unique opportunity to reconnect with your peers and see how much the industry has achieved over the past year.
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MIPIM Asia Awards 2025
Best Cultural, Sports And Education Project
Diriyah Art Futures
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
Developer: Diriyah Company
Architect: Schiattarella Associati
Others: Saud Consult (Construction Supervision); Arcadis (PMC)
Kai Tak Sports Park
Hong Kong – China
Developer: Kai Tak Sports Park Limited
Architect: Populous / Executive architectSimon Kwan & Associates Limited
Others:
Client: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
Contracted Party: Kai Tak Sports Park Limited
Principal Architect: Populous
Contractor: Hip Hing Engineering Co. Ltd.
Engineer: Arup
Executive Architect: Simon Kwan & Associates Limited
Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art
Suzhou – China
Developer: Bjarke Ingels Group
Architect: BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group
Others: ARTS Group Co. Ltd. [中衡设计集团股份
有限公司] (LDI ARCH/SMEP, Façade & Interior Design) Front Inc. (Facade) Shanghai Shuishi
Landscape Design Co. Ltd. [上海水石景观环境设计
有限公司] Rdesign International Lighting [上海瑞 逸环境设计有限公司] BIG Landscape (Landscape) BIG Engineering (Structure)
Best Hospitality, Tourism And Leisure Project
Dusit Thani Bangkok
Bangkok – Thailand
Developer: Vimarn Suriya Company
Architect: Dragon Company Limited,
Architects 49 International, and Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)
Others: Interior designed by André Fu Studio
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong and The Mariners
Hong Kong – China
Developer: Empire Group Holdings Limited
Architect: P&T Group
Others: Interior designed by HBA, Steve Leung Designers Limited and VIA Architecture Limited
Yining InterContinental Hotel and EVEN Hotel
Yining – China
Developer: Huamei Resort of China Green
Development Group
Architect: HKS Inc
Others: Interior Designer: CCD
Landscape Architect: Coopershill
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Best Mixed-Use Project
Geneo
Singapore – Singapore
Developer: CapitaLand Development & CapitaLand Ascendas REIT
Architect: Serie Architects
Others: Multiply Architects (Design Architect); Surbana Jurong Architects (Project Architect); Woh Hup Private Limited (Main Contractor)
Nanjing Xuanwu Garden City
Nanjing – China
Developer: China Merchants
Architect: Woods Bagot
Others: Kingdom Architecture Design (LDI); MVA (Transportation Consultant); Leox Design (Lighting); Lab D+H (Landscape); FORCITIS (Facade); Jin Zhaohui Design (FF&E); EAD (Signage)
Wuhan Alibaba Center
Wuhan – China
Developer: Alibaba Group
Architect: Benoy
Others: Masterplanning - Benoy
Best Refurbished Project
COZI East Bund
Shanghai – China
Developer: LaSalle Investment Management
Others: Development and Operation Manager: COZI Apartment
Nikken Building No.1
Osaka – Japan
Developer: Green Building Ecosystem,LLC
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD
Others: Fujiki Komuten Co.,Ltd (Contractor); Kinden Corporation (Contractor); SUGA Co.,Ltd (Contractor)
Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre
Hong Kong – China
Developer: Link Asset Management Ltd.
Architect: Cybertecture, Groundwork
Others: Contractor : Pat Davie Ltd.
MIPIM Asia Awards 2025
Best Residential Project
Layton at NavaPark by Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas
Land JV
BSD City - Tangerang Selatan – Indonesia
Developer: Hongkong Land and Sinar Mas Land (JV)
Architect: P&T Group, Singapore
Other: Interior Design by via Architecture Ltd Hongkong; Lanscape by Siura Studio Singapore
Park Wellstate Nishiazabu
Tokyo – Japan
Developer: MITSUI FUDOSAN RESIDENTIAL CO., LTD.
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD; OBAYASHI CORPORATION
Other: SWA Group (Landscape Designer); Sirius Lighting Office (Lighting Designer); Wellness Development Co.,Ltd (Spa Consultant); KANSEI Design Limited (Multisensory Design Consultant); Misawa Associates (Tea Pavilion Designer)
The Reef at King’s Dock
Singapore – Singapore
Developer: Mapletree and Keppel
Architects: KCAP Architects & Planners and DCA Architects Pte Ltd
Others: Woh Hup (Private) Ltd (Main Contractor); Grant Associates Singapore Pte Ltd (Landscape Architect); Alpha Consulting Engineers Pte Ltd (M&E Consultant); Aurecon Singapore Pte Ltd (C&S Consultant); Asia Infrastructure Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd (Quantity Surveyor); Meinhardt Façade Technology Pte Ltd (Façade Consultant); Light Collab LLP (Lighting Consultant); Index Design Pte Ltd (Interior Design); DHI Water & Environment Pte Ltd (Biodiversity Consultant); Delta Marine Consultant Singapore Pte Ltd (Marine Consultant); Acacia Design Consultant Pte Ltd (Signage Consultant)
Best Retail Project
Central Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom – Thailand
Developer: Central Pattana Public Company Limited
Architect: stu/D/O architects
Others: PHTAA Living Design (Interior Designer); Landscape Textonic (Landscape); Vesign (Lighting Designer); Meanmoremind (Graphic Designer); MITR Technical Consultant (Engineer); SPC technocons.co,ltd (Contractors)
JLC
Nanjing – China
Developer: Hongkong Land
Architect: CAN Design (Retail)
Others: Interior Design: CAN Design, Wayfinding and Signage Design: CAN Design
Architect: P&T (Tower); Façade Consultant: RoboticPlus.Tech, Inhabit; MEP Consultant: WSP; Structural Consultant: SYW; Lighting Design: BPI; FF&E Design: J&A; Landscape Design: Tianhua
Parade at One Bangkok
Bangkok – Thailand
Developer: TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Architect: Lead8
Other: Lead8 (Interior Designer); P Landscape Co., Ltd (Landscape Architect); Lighting Planners Associates (LPA) (Lighting Designer)
MIPIM Asia Awards 2025
Best Urban Regeneration Project
18 CROSS
Singapore – Singapore
Developer: PAG
Architect: Benoy
Others:
Client: PAG;
Executive architect: DCA Architects;
Engineering & sustainability consultant: Cundall; Facade consultant: AESG;
Cost consultant: JLL;
Project management: Currie & Brown
East Coast Boardwalk
Hong Kong – China
Developer: The Civil Engineering and Development
Department (CEDD), Hong Kong SAR
Architect: LWK + PARTNERS
Others: Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment Ltd.
Guocoland 18T Citywalk
Chongqing – China
Developer: Guocoland China
Architect: LWK + PARTNERS
Others: JTL (Landscape Designer); BPI (Lighting Designer); CMCU (LDI)
Best Workplace Experience Project
AIA Urban Campus
Hong Kong – China
Developer: AIA Company Limited
Architect: Aquitectonica
The New CLP Headquarters Building
Hong Kong – China
Developer: CLP Properties Limited
Architect: Design Architect: INARC Design Hong Kong Limited
Project Architect: Ronald Lu & Partners
Others: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd (M & E Consultant / Structural Engineer / Façade Consultant / Sustainable Design Consultant / Traffic Consultant); Beria Consultants Limited (Quantity Surveyor); Hip Hing Construction Co., Ltd. (Main Contractor); INARC Design Hong Kong Limited (Interior Architect & Interior Designer (All Public Areas & Executive Floors); LWK & Partners (HK) Ltd (Landscape Consultant)
Yamato Headquarters Building
A, Building B
Tokyo – Japan
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD & KAJIMA DESIGN
Others: KAJIMA CORPORATION (Main Contractor)
MIPIM Asia Awards 2025
Best New Development Project
Lee Garden Eight
Hong Kong – China
Developer: Hysan Development Company Limited & Chinachem Group
Architects: Foster + Partners and Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Limited
Others: Arup Hong Kong Ltd. (Civil, Structural & Geotechnical Engineer, Environmental Sustainability Consultant, Audio & Visual Consultant, Theatre Planner, Information and Communication Technology Consultant); WSP (Asia) Ltd. (E&M Engineer, Fire Engineer); Foster+Partners (Also Landscape Design Architect); Otherland Ltd. (Executive Landscape Architect); Inhabit Asia Ltd. (Facade Engineer); Woods Bagot Asia Ltd. (Executive Interior Architect); Conran and Partners (HK) Ltd. (Interior Designer); MVA Hong Kong Ltd. (Traffic Engineer); Purcell Asia Pacific Ltd. (Heritage Consultant)
Pokfield Campus,
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong – China
Developer: The University of Hong Kong
Architect: WilkinsonEyre, & P&T Group (Lead Consultant)
Others: WSP (Structural Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer); JRP (Building Services Engineer); Beria (Quantity Surveyor); ADI (Landscape Designer); LD (Urban Planner); SYSTRA MVA (Traffic Consultant); SM&W (IT/AV/Smart Building Consultant); AEC (Environmental / Acoustic / Beam Plus / Wellness / Sustainability Consultant)
Union Square
Singapore – Singapore
Developer: City Developments Limited
Architect: Aedas
Others: Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd (C&S Engineer); ThreeSixty Cost Management Pte Ltd (Quantity Surveyor); COEN Design International (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Landscape Consultant); Studio Lapis (Heritage Consultant); Lighting Planners Associates Singapore Pte Ltd (Lighting Consultant); Arup Singapore Pte Ltd (Façade Consultant); Alpha (Pte.) Ltd. (M&E Engineer); WOH Hup (Builder)
Best New Mega Development Project
BSD City
Tangerang - Indonesia
Developer: Sinar Mas Land
Architect: AECOM – Master Planning; Landscape Architecture & Infrastructure Planning; AEDASMaster Planning and Architecture; NBBJ - Master Planning and Architecture; Siura Studio - Landscape Architecture; Urban Plus - Landscape Architecture
Others: KPF – Master Planning; Gehl – Master Planning; Surbana Jurong – Master Planning; Arkonin – Infrastructure Engineering; Aramsa Infrayasa – Infrastructure Engineering; Perentjana Djaja – Drainage Engineering; Systra – Traffic and Transportation; Wahana Trans Utama – Traffic and Transportation; INOA – Environmental Impact Assessment
Pudong New District Meiyuan Community Parcel 2E8-19
Shanghai – China
Developer: Shanghai Lujiazui Finance Development Co., Ltd.
Architect: Goettsch Partners
Others: Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tongji University Co., Ltd (Architect of Record); SWA Group (Landscape Architect); Thornton Tomasetti (Structural Engineer); China Team (MEP Engineer and Vertical Transportation); Shanghai Zhulian Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. (Facade); LEOX Design Partnership (Lighting Designer); T.K. Chuck Design (Interior Designer Residential); CCD Cheng Chung Design (H.K.) Ltd. (Interior Designer - Residential, Office, Retail, Cultural Center); Ruiqiao Civil Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. (Traffic Engineer); Shanghai Ningyu Fire Safety Co., Ltd. (Life Safety)
Taichung D-ONE
Taichung - Taiwan
Developer: Di Yi Da International Development Company
Architect: Benoy
Others: Benoy (Masterplanner); Benoy (Landscape Architect); Goettsch Partners (Towers Architect)
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REX BOMBARDELLI Directeur Associé
AAB CAPITAL HONG KONG
ALAN KAM Founder & CEO
BRYAN LEE Founder & CFO
ABCI INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
HONG KONG
TERENCE CHAN Director
AEDAS HONG KONG
JOYCE CHAN Marketing Manager
AEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT HONG KONG
VICTORIA CHOW Assistant Director, Investor Relations
YIAN WANG Chief Investment Officer - Asia Pacific
AIA HONG KONG
PARKES LEE Regional Director of Investment Management
AM ALPHA SINGAPORE
CAROLINE DELLASEGA VP
AMAROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD.
HONG KONG
JASON LEE Managing Director
ANDERSON MORI & TOMOTSUNE (TOKYO)
JAPAN
YUICHIRO NUKADA Partner, Lawyer
ANREV HONG KONG
EUNJIN CHOI Director, Membership
CHARLES HAASE Chief Executive
APEX PROPERTY HONG KONG
VICKY LAM Founder
SYLVIA TANG Co Founder
APG HONG KONG
EVA CHENG Senior Portfolio Manager
JON WAITE Senior Investment Manager
APG ASSET MANAGEMENT HONG KONG
BRIAN HUNG Managing Director
JOELIN MA Senior Director
ASHLEY WAI Portfolio Manager
NETHERLANDS (THE)
HUIB VAESSEN Head of Research & Analytics Real Assets
APPLE HONG KONG
GREGOR PRATTLEY Head of Retail Real Estate, Asia Pacific
ARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO. LTD.
HONG KONG
RICHARD YUE Founder and CEO
ARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG
TONY CHAN
Associate Director
JULIE FOK Senior Analyst
JEFFREY KUO Manager
TERENCE LO Managing Director
JONATHAN UMALI Chief Investment Officer
ALEXANDRA YUE Analyst
AREA MANAGEMENT SDN BHD MALAYSIA
DATO' STEWART LABROOY Executive Chairman
RAJESH THARMALINGAM Director
ARES MANAGEMENT HONG KONG
DANIELLE LAU Managing Director
AROMA PACIFIC CHINA FAMILY OFFICE HONG KONG
RAYMOND PUN CFO
AXE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS JAPAN
GARY KWOK CEO
BBEI HONG KONG
COLLIN LAU CEO
BGO HONG KONG
GRANT CHIEN Managing Director
DAVID WATT Senior Advisor
BIRD & BIRD AUSTRALIA
BLACK MULE/ KEO
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (THE)
SARAH CHESSIS Development Director
BLACKSTONE
HONG KONG
Pak Man YUEN Managing Director
BLUE POOL CAPITAL LTD HONG KONG
WEI ZHANG Principal
BOTS LTD. HONG KONG
DOUGLAS TING Director and Founder
BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERAL HONG KONG HONG KONG
DIANE LIN Head of Corporate Investment
STEPHEN MCLEAN Deputy Director, Trade & Investment
TONY YU Associate Director, Infrastructure
BUCKLEY GRAY YEOMAN
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
LUCAS LOU Associate Director
CC C LAND HOLDINGS LIMITED HONG KONG
VINCE BAUDILLE Partner | Global Co-Head of Real Estate
BIRD & BIRD LLP SINGAPORE
ANDREW MACGEOCH Partner
BJARKE INGELS GROUP CHINA
SHU DU Director Head of China
EVA CHAN Head of Investor Relations
CAPITALAND HONG KONG
QUAH BOON SEONG Design Manager
YVONNE LEE Investment and Asset Manager
TOH YAO RU Project Manager
Participants List
CAPITALAND INVESTMENT
HONG KONG
GABRIEL FONG
Managing Director
CARLTON PROPERTY LTD.
HONG KONG
GUY FULTON Founder
CENTALINE INVESTMENT
HONG KONG
KAVIS IP CEO
JOSEPHINE KONG
Managing Director
CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
HONG KONG
TIMOTHY HUI
Business Development Manager
CHAMPION REIT
HONG KONG
CHRISTINA HAU CEO
CHANDLER MORI HAMADA LIMITED
THAILAND
NAMITA TANGPHITHAKPHAIBUN Counsel
PIYAWANNEE WATANASAKOLPUNT Counsel
CHELSFIELD ASIA (HONG KONG) LIMITED
HONG KONG
NICK LOUP CEO
CHINA OVERSEAS LAND & INVESTMENT LTD
HONG KONG
ATHENA NG
GM Corp Comm Dept. & Corp Finance Dept.
CHINACHEM GROUP
HONG KONG
ANDY CHEUNG
Executive Director and CEO
ALEX WONG
Senior Project Manager
DEREK WONG
Senior Project Manager
CHINA
HENRY CHENG
CEO
CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
HONG KONG
RYAN LEUNG
Business Development Associate Director
CHU FAMILY FOUNDATION
HONG KONG
STEPHEN CHU Director
CITIC CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
HONG KONG
STANLEY CHING Managing Partner
CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
SINGAPORE
ESTHER AN Chief Sustainability Officer
NGAI KEONG FOONG Assistant Vice President
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
TOM SLEIGH Chair
KATIE STEWART Executive Director Environment
PETER WILSON Assistant Director Development
CK ASSET HOLDINGS LTD
HONG KONG
JUSTIN CHIU Executive Director
CLICK VENTURES SFO
SINGAPORE
K.L. CHAN Principal
COLLIERS
UNITED STATES (THE)
BRUCE NELL Global Practice Leader
CPAX CAPITAL GROUP
HONG KONG
JOSE CHENG CEO
CPP INVESTMENTS
HONG KONG
JOHNNY CHIO Director, Real Estate Investments, Asia
CPPIB
HONG KONG
WINNIE CHEUNG
Managing Director
REBECCA LAM
Managing director
CRANE CAPITAL HONG KONG
DENIS MA Director, Research & Strategy
CREDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK
HONG KONG
XIAOJIA ZHI
Managing Director, Chief China Economist
CRYSTAL INVESTMENT LIMITED
HONG KONG
ANDREW CHAN
Chief Investment Officer
NICK LO Director / CEO
CTP INVEST, SPOL. S R.O.
CZECHIA
BERT HESSELINK Group Client Relationship Director
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD (HK) LIMITED
HONG KONG
CATHERINE CHEN Director
TOM KO Executive Director
FRANCIS LI International Director
GORDON MARSDEN Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific
JAMES YOUNG President, APAC & EMEA
CYPRIAN CAPITAL HONG KONG
CALVIN LEE
Managing Director
Our planet is in crisis. Greening the built environment is critical to support the global vision towards a net zero future.
According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the past decade has been the warmest years on record, with 2024 as the hottest year ever, exceeding 1.5°C above the 1850–1900 average. The climate crisis is no longer a future risk but a present reality.
Alarmingly, global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached USD 80 billion in the first half of 2025, according to estimates by the Swiss Re Institute, underscoring the escalating financial toll of climate change on property and infrastructure worldwide.
As extreme weather events intensify, the real estate sector faces rising risks, from storm damage and flooding to overheating and water stress, placing a premium on climate resilience, sustainability, and greening the built environment.
At CDL, our long-standing commitment to sustainability is embodied in our ethos of “Conserving as We Construct”, established in 1995. Over the past three decades, we have integrated nature into the design, planning, and management of our developments, balancing growth with environmental stewardship.
Through continuous investment in innovative design, green building
technologies, and nature-based solutions, coupled with robust sustainability reporting and engagement across our value chain, CDL has strengthened the resilience of our business and assets against climate risks. These efforts have also earned recognition from 14 leading global sustainability benchmarks and indices.
For nearly three decades, CDL has been a steadfast supporter of the global low-carbon transition, aligning with Singapore’s vision of becoming a City in Nature. Now more than ever, decisive action is needed.
Let’s turn the tide for our planet, where every step toward net zero is a leap toward a thriving, nature-positive, and resilient future.
DDAIWA HOUSE JAPAN
YOHEI JIMICHI Senior Chief
RISA YUASA Assistant
DALMORE CAPITAL LIMITED
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
ALISTAIR RAY Chief Investment Officer
DELOITTE TOHMATSU CONSULTING LLC JAPAN
MASANORI SHOSAKI Partner
TAKAUMI TAMURA Partner
DELTA GLOBAL HOLDINGS LTD.
HONG KONG
MARCEL DIMENSTEIN Managing Director
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
LORD STOCKWOOD Minister for Investment
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES (THE)
OLIVIA NICOLE MANITI Executive Assistant III
MA. CRISTINA OCHANGCO Tourism Operations Officer II
MARIA CRISTINA RAMIREZ Tourism Operations Officer I
DEPLOY
Hong Kong
JORDAN KOSTELAC CEO
DEUS X PAY
LITHUANIA
ZACHARY ASSULINE
Private Banker
DANTE GOUVEIA Senior Associate
DREES & SOMMER ASIA PACIFIC
SINGAPORE
SOPHIA SILFERKROK Head of Strategic Growth
DUTA GROUP
MALAYSIA
SEAN YAP Executive Vice Chairman
EEPF MALAYSIA MALAYSIA
SHAHRIL BIN RAMLI Investment Manager
ERNST & YOUNG HONG KONG
HARVEY COE Senior Advisor
ESR
SINGAPORE
JESSIE ZHANG Associate Director
ESR GROUP LIMITED
HONG KONG
RUI HUA CHANG Managing Director
EUROBA HONG KONG
VERONIQUE GUILLOTON Founder & CEO
EY
SINGAPORE
SENG LEONG TEH Partner
FFARGLORY GROUP
TAIWAN (PROVINCE OF CHINA)
JACK HU
Advisor to Chairman
FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL
HONG KONG
ELLIE TANG Director, Sustainable Investing
FORTUNE REIT
HONG KONG
JUSTINA CHIU
Chief Executive Officer
FOSUN UK
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
ELVIS LIU CEO
FTI CONSULTING
SINGAPORE
ALEXANDER MARX
Managing Director
GGALAXY ENTERTAINMENT
HONG KONG
PETER LEUNG
Executive Vice President
GALERIES LAFAYETTE
FRANCE
PHILIPPE PEDONE
Directeur International
GAW CAPITAL
HONG KONG
HARRY IP
Managing Director
GAW CAPITAL PARTNERS
CHINA
KENNETH GAW President & Managing Principal
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM
PHILIPPINES (THE)
APOLLO ESCAREZ Vice President
FLORANTE LUMIBAO Officer IV
LYN MONTE KABIGTING Manager
GREAT EAGLE HOLDINGS
HONG KONG
DEBBY WONG General Manager-Development
GREENGEN
UNITED STATES (THE)
BRAD DOCKSER CEO & Co-Founder
DEBBIE DOCKSER President
HH PROPERTIES
HONG KONG
ERIC HUANG Chief Executive Officer
HANG LUNG PROPERTIES LIMITED
HONG KONG
KENNETH CHIU Executive Director and CFO
HENDERSON LAND DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
HONG KONG
ANTHONY JIM Head of Marketing & Business Development
HENGLI INVESTMENTS
HONG KONG
IAN CHAN Managing Director
HENN GMBH GERMANY
HANS JOACHIM FUNK Architect
HENRY BUTCHER MALAYSIA (PENANG) SDN. BHD MALAYSIA
JASON TEOH DIRECTOR
HINRICH FOUNDATION
HONG KONG
MARK GRAINGER Director
HKMA HONG KONG
MELODY CHAN Head of Private Markets
JANIS KWOK Portfolio manager
ELLA LAU Associate Portfolio Manager
LAWRENCE LOK Associate Portfolio Manager
ELAINE SHE Senior Portfolio Manager
HON KWOK LAND INVESTMENT CO. LTD
HONG KONG
JAMES WONG Chairman
HONGKONG LAND LTD
HONG KONG
ALEXANDER LI Director and Head of Retail, Hong Kong & Macau
HOTEL 101 SINGAPORE
Jane WANG Strategic Partnerships Director
Catherine Y. CHAN Chief Development Officer
IING BANK N.V., HONG KONG BRANCH HONG KONG
CHARLES HO Head of RealEstate & Infrastructure APAC
ING MEDIA SINGAPORE
HAZIQ ARIFFIN Senior Strategist APAC
INVEST SEOUL SOUTH KOREA
SANGWOON SAM JEONG Finance & Investment Division
KIMIN LEE Director
DUKSHIK SUH Director General
WAN YANG Manager
IQ EQ CORPORATE SERVICES (HK) LIMITED
HONG KONG
CLARE CHANG Managing Director, Greater China
JJAPAN VALUERS CO LTD JAPAN
HIROSHI KURONUMA Senior Associate
TAKASHI NAKAZAWA Director, Head of International Relations
WING FUNG CALVIN YEUNG Associate
JINGDONG PROPERTY
CHINA
RICHARD LAW Head of Real Estate Asia Pacific
KK&K PROPERTY
HONG KONG
KINO LAW CEO
KAFD SAUDI ARABIA
DAVID OHARA Director
KAILONG HONG KONG
HEI MING CHENG Founder & Chairman
KALINKA THAILAND THAILAND
MIKHAIL PECHERSKYI Business owner
KARDAN LAND CHINA
SAMUEL HIBEL CEO
KE GROUP THAILAND
KAVEEPAN EIAMSAKULRAT Chairman
KGAL GMBH & CO. KG GERMANY
ANDRE ZÜCKER Co-CEO
KHI HOLDINGS HONG KONG
JOE LIN Chief Investment Officer
KKR ASIA LIMITED HONG KONG
JOHN PATTAR Partner & Head of Asia Real Estate
KORAIL
KOREA (THE REPUBLIC OF) CHANG SEOP JEONG Director
JUNG CHEUL KANG Head
MIN SEOK LEE Deputy Director
KPMG HONG KONG
ANSON BAILEY Head of Consumer & Retail, Asia Pacific
KSM BAUMANAGEMENT GMBH GERMANY
GUIDO RICHARD SCHMIDT Managing Director
KWAI HUNG GROUP HONG KONG
JEREMY LAU Assistant Development Manager
LLA CAISSE (REAL ESTATE) SINGAPORE JOSEPHINE YIP Managing Director
LAI FUNG HOLDINGS LTD HONG KONG
EDMOND YEW Senior Vice President
LANDMARK FAMILY OFFICE HONG KONG
CAMERON HARVEY Chief Executive Officer
ANDREW LO MD, Hospitality Asset Management
LAPIS GLOBAL LIMITED HONG KONG
HELEN WONG CEO
LASALLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HONG KONG
CHRIS CHOW Senior Managing Director
LAWS FASHION GROUP LIMITED
HONG KONG
BOSCO LAW
Deputy Chairman & CEO
LHT CAPITAL HONG KONG
VIVIAN CHAN Managing Director
LINK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED HONG KONG
GEORGE HONGCHOY Group CEO
JOHN SAUNDERS Group Chief Investment Officer
LIU CHONG HING INVESTMENT LIMITED HONG KONG
JONATHAN LAW Vice President
LUSUNU TECHNOLOGIES LTD. HONG KONG
PHILIP GAPUZ TE Business Consultant
MMACQUARIE AUSTRALIA
LINH PHAM Real Estate Client Solutions Group
MACQUARIE ASSET MANAGEMENT HONG KONG
JULIA HUANG Managing Director – Real Estate
MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HONG KONG
FUMIHITO OGASAWARA Managing Director
MAORI CAPITAL HONG KONG
MICHAEL LING Managing Partner 008_LINK ASSET MANAGEMENT_ONEBOOK_ASIA
MAPLETREE INVESTMENTS SINGAPORE
KWANG MENG QUEK Regional Chief Executive Officer
LIN JIAJING Head, Private Capital Management
MAUCHER CONSULT GMBH GERMANY
MICHAEL MAUCHER Managing Partner
MINGTIANDI (THAILAND) THAILAND
MICHAEL COLE Founder
DANITA PHAOPAT Senior Marketing Manager
PINYADA SANGUANNUAN Marketing Executive
MITSUI FUDOSAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. JAPAN
AKIHIRO IIDA Senior Associate
MITSUAKI MARUTA Senior Associate
HIROKI SAITO President & CEO
SHUJI TOMIKAWA Chairman
MIZUHO TRUST BANKING JAPAN
JIRO MORI Senior Executive Officer
MASAKAZU TAKAHASHI General Manager
MK EQUITY KFT HUNGARY
MURAT KAYA Investor
MONOCLE
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
CARLOTA REBELO Executive Producer
MTR CORPORATION (UK) LTD
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
ANDY KING Interim CEO
JOHN ROBINSON Head of Property
NNAN FUNG GROUP HONG KONG
RAYMOND KWOK Chief Digital Officer - Properties
NAN FUNG INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES HONG KONG
CLARENCE LAM Head of International Properties
TERENCE CUASO Senior Investment Director
NEWMARK UNITED STATES (THE)
FREDERICK WONG Executive Managing Director
NIRVANA CAPITAL HONG KONG
THOMAS LEUNG Partner
NOMURA REAL ESTATE HONG KONG HONG KONG
JIN KOBAYASHI Senior Executive
NUVEEN AUSTRALIA
LOUISE KAVANAGH CIO & Head of APAC Real Estate
NUVEEN REAL ESTATE HONG KONG
JING ZHOU Senior Director
OOFFICE FOR INVESTMENT, UK JOINT DEPARTMENTAL UNIT
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
CATHY FRANKLIN Head of China/Hong Kong
OPPORTUNITY LONDON
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
JACE TYRRELL CEO
ORION LAND
HONG KONG
WILSON CHAN Head of Properties
LINCOLN LU Managing Director
PPAG
HONG KONG
HORST GEICKE Chairman Emeritus
PARIS LA DEFENSE FRANCE
PIERRE-YVES GUICE CEO
PARK CAPITAL GROUP
HONG KONG
WENDY LAW
Executive Director / Founder
SAMUEL LUK
Investment Director
ALAN CHAN President
PARTNERS GROUP
SINGAPORE
PAIGE KOH Head of Business Development Real Estate
PIF PROJECTS
SAUDI ARABIA
ROY KWOK Senior Advisor
PMD GROUP LLC
AZERBAIJAN
KAMIL ALIYEV
Head of Business development department
AYKUT BULBUL
Real Estate Development Director
FARHAD MAHAMMADBAYLI
Business development manager
PODIUM
SINGAPORE
Graham DUNN VP Sales
POLARIS HOLDINGS LTD
HONG KONG
OSCAR CHOW
Managing Director
株式会社 POST LINTEL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
JAPAN
KOJI MIWA
Senior Manager
YASUHIRO OSHIMA
Head of Asset Management Department
PPG PROPERTY S.R.O.
CZECHIA
NAM PHAN HOANG Partner
PRIMERA CORPORATION LIMITED
UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
KATE HART Chief Executive - Eastern City BID
PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
HONG KONG
NICHOLAS BROOKE Chairman
PROFITZ CO., LTD
JAPAN
ERIC AU Partner
NAOYA HASHIMOTO Manager
HIROAKI OTA Senior Manager
SHINICHIRO TANAKA CEO
Participants List
PT GOLDEN MILE DEVELOPMENT
INDONESIA
ILYA POTAPENKO Representative
PT. BUMI SERPONG DAMAI TBK / SINARMAS LAND INDONESIA
SETIAWATI TJANDRA Learning
PT. CIPUTRA RESIDENCE INDONESIA
ANNAS ARMANTO Digital Marketing
MUHAMAD BAHARUDIN Planning and Design
ANDREW WILLIAM INDRADJAJA Planning and Design
RIO KARIADIL Planning and Design
WILLIAM PO Sales & Marketing
NICOLAUS DION SANI Planning and Design
EDY SUBANGKIT Planning and Design
KEVIN TANAMAS Planning and Design
QQUADREAL PROPERTY GROUP
HONG KONG
RYAN CHAN Vice President
MAX GOLOPOL Vice President
NAT MILLER Managing Director
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RRAVA PARTNERS
HONG KONG
CLAIRE TANG Partner
REALVANTAGE HK LIMITED
HONG KONG
EDMUND HO Executive Director
REEVO CAPITAL UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
SHONG CHUA Partner
RICS
HONG KONG
KARINA CHEUNG Market Development Manager
ROAD KING INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
HONG KONG
JULIET LI Assistant to Chairman
SSAGE PROPERTIES LIMITED
HONG KONG
ANNA MAE KOO Director
GODFREY CHENG Deputy Senior Director, Investment
JOSEPH LEUNG Chief Operating Officer - Hong Kong & Macau
Participants List
SC CAPITAL PARTNERS PTE LTD SINGAPORE
SUCHAD CHIARANUSSATI Chairman & Founder
MICHAEL LANE Partner
JYOTI RAMCHANDANI Head, Fundraising & Investor Relations GUS SET
Fundraising & Investor Relations
MEI XI TAN
Fundraising & Investor Relations
SCHINDLER MANAGEMENT LTD SWITZERLAND
MICHAEL DOBLER Senior Vice President
ZAFER KABADAYI Managing Director
PANKAJ SRIVASTAVA CEO
CALYNN TAN CEO
YEN KIAT TAN Senior Director, Global Account Management, Asia Pacific
SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT KOREA (THE REPUBLIC OF)
SU JIN YOON Manager
SEREGH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY UNITED KINGDOM (THE)
ALEXANDRE HERIARD-DUBREUIL Investor
SHINHAN BANK HONG KONG
DAVID WY LEE MD
SNPI FRANCE
ALAIN DUFFOUX PRESIDENT SNPI FRANCE
SOUNDWILL (HONG KONG) LIMITED HONG KONG
WINNIE CHAN Managing Director
STARR INTERNATIONAL HONG KONG
ALISON COOKE Managing Director
STOREFRIENDLY SELF STORAGE ASIA HONG KONG
ARTHUR LAW Managing Partner & Co-founder
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK JAPAN
DAISUKE NAOI Associate General Manager
SUN HUNG KAI PROPERTIES HONG KONG
ARNOLD CHAN Project Manager
THEO CHENG Director - Investment
TTAIPING SECURITIES (HK) CO. LTD HONG KONG
DAVID CHAN Head of Research Department
THE BUSINESS OF CITIES UNITED KINGDOM (THE) TIM MOONEN Co-Founder and MD
THE EAV'S GROUP HONG KONG
JAMES SMITH Associate Director
THE HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY HONG KONG
IRIS BAI Associate Portfolio Manager
THE HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY
HONG KONG
DENISE CHENG
Senior Portfolio Manager
THE JERDE PARTNERSHIP
HONG KONG
PHIL KIM Chair & Managing Director, Asia Pacific
TMF GROUP B.V. HONG KONG
MISAKI FUKUSHIMA Assistant Manager
ANDY TSOI Director, BD Financial Services
TOKYO TATEMONO INVESTMENT ADVISORS JAPAN
TSUYOSHI KIDERA
Fund Strategy Department General Manager
YAN ZHU Fund Strategy Department Manager
TOPSERVE SOLUTION SERVICES INC
PHILIPPINES (THE)
RONALD ROSELLO Factory Worker
TOWNSEND GROUP
HONG KONG
JOSEPH TANG Managing Director
TUMI ASIA LTD. HONG KONG
KATRINA WU General Manager
TURIN DESIGN HUB (SHANGHAI) ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CO., LTD. CHINA
ANDREA VEGLIA Architect/Managing Partner
UURA HONG KONG
DONALD CHOI Managing Director
VVERVAIN RESOURCES LTD.
Hong Kong
OWEN HO Chief Executive
WWAH LINK INVESTMENTS LIMITED HONG KONG
CHARLES WONG Executive Director
JACQUELINE WONG Executive Director
MICHELLE WONG CEO
WANG ON PROPERTIES HONG KONG
NICK TANG CEO
WARBURG PINCUS
SINGAPORE
LI FAN
Managing Director
BRANDON LI Managing Director
Participants List
WARBURG PINCUS ASIA LLC
HONG KONG
ELLEN NG
Managing Director
WATERFALL BAY
HONG KONG
BRYAN SOUTHERGILL Director
WEST KOWLOON CULTURAL DISTRICT AUTHORITY
HONG KONG
SUNNY CHAN Chief Projects Officer
WET
UNITED STATES (THE)
DIANA SANTOS
Director Business Development - APAC
WING TAI PROPERTIES LTD
HONG KONG
KENNETH NG
Managing Director
WINGATE
AUSTRALIA
MARK HARRISON
Managing Director Property
WORLD TRADE CENTERS ASSOCIATION
UNITED STATES (THE)
ANAÏS JAN
Membership Lead, Europe
XIANG LI
Regional Business Development Manager
YARDI
BERNIE
KENNETH LI Regional Manager
Conferences & Events Programme
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At a Glance Programme
08.30 > 09.45 | Networking Breakfast
09.00 > 11.30 | Grand Room Investors’ Forum (Closed-door Investors’ Forum by Invitation only)
Speakers
Melody Chan Head of Private Markets Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Brian
Director, Head of Real Estate Asia Pacific APG Asset Management Asia
09.45 > 09.50 | Grand Ballroom MIPIM Asia Welcome Address
09.50 > 10.30 | Grand Ballroom
Housing Matters!
Urbanization is a major trend in APAC and globally, achieving housing affordability becomes a crucial goal, with the real estate industry playing a significant role. This session, derived from the successful MIPIM Housing Matters! Summit is designed to discuss affordable and sustainable housing in the APAC region by bringing together key industry players from both public and corporate sectors. It will focus on sharing the best practices and successful housing models.
Moderator Speakers
Nicolas Boffi Director MIPIM
Carlota Rebelo Executive Producer & Senior Foreign Correspondent Monocle
Donald Choi Managing Director and Deputy Chairman Urban Renewal Authority
Selena Shi Managing Director LaSalle Investment Management
Rebecca Lam MD CPPIB
Hung Managing
John Pattar Partner & Head of Asia Real Estate KKR Asia Limited
Justin Chiu Executive Director CK Asset Holdings Limited
Eric Huang Chief Executive Officer H Properties Limited
10.30 > 11.15 | Grand Ballroom
AI for Senior Real Estate Leaders
This session offers senior real estate leaders a concise introduction to AI, covering its basics, key terms, and real estate applications, along with investor insights.
Moderator Speakers
Jordan Kostelac Innovation & Technology Navigator Dragonfly AI
11.15 > 11.45 | Grand Ballroom
Fireside Chat with the UK Minister for Investment
Moderator
Susheela Rivers Office Managing Partner DLA Piper Hong Kong
11.45 > 12.30 | Grand Ballroom
Sustainability Matters!
Lord Stockwood Minister for Investment UK’s Department for Business and Trade
Join us to explore green solutions accelerating the energy transition within the real estate industry. Discover innovative strategies and technologies shaping a low-carbon future, with key insights into sustainable real estate practices.
Moderator Speakers
Bernie Devine Senior Regional Director Yardi Systems
Pankaj Srivastava CEO Podium Pte. Ltd.
Huib Vaessen Head of Research & Analytics Real Assets APG Asset Management
Helen Wong CEO Lapis Global Limited
Bradford Dockser CEO, Co-Founder GreenGen
Esther An Chief Sustainability Officer City Developments Limited
Ellie Tang Director, Sustainable Investing Fidelity International
12.30 > 13.15 | Networking Lunch
13.15 > 14.00 | Grand Ballroom
Global Investors Vision
What is keeping global investors awake at night? What are they excited about for the years to come? As real estate undergoes significant transformation due to demographic shifts, geopolitical changes, sustainability demands, and technological advancements, top investors will share their perspectives. Discussions will focus on real estate’s evolving role in multi-asset portfolios, the attractiveness of debt, and key risk factors.
Moderator Speakers
14.00 > 14.45 | Grand Ballroom
The Eastern Promise
Join us for a session that delves into the dynamic partnership between the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and the Middle East in the real estate sector. We’ll examine how investment flows, development collaborations, and cultural ties are shaping the real estate landscape in both regions. Discover the opportunities and challenges that come with this evolving relationship and gain insights into how these regions are leveraging their strengths to create a winning formula in real estate and beyond.
Moderator Speakers
Guy Fulton Founder Carlton Property Ltd.
Louise Kavanagh CIO & Head of Asia Pacific Real Estate Nuveen
Nat Miller Managing Director QuadReal Property Group
John Pattar Partner & Head of Asia Real Estate KKR Asia Limited
Paige Koh Head of Business Development, Real Estate APAC
Harry Ip Managing Director Gaw Capital Partners
Michael Lane Partner SC Capital Partners
Lee Lin Regional Director APAC Nobu Hotels
14.45 > 15.30 | Grand Ballroom
Global Outbound Investment
This session will explore which countries and assets are currently attracting substantial cross-border investment within the region, the reasons behind these trends, and the strategies Asian investors are employing to execute these deals, illustrated with notable examples.
Moderator Speakers
Officer
President
14.45 > 15.15 | Grand Room
Hotel 101 Global Presentation
15.30 > 16.00 | Coffee Break
Organised by
Hannah Yulo-Luccini CEO Hotel101 Global
Jonathan Law Vice
Liu Chong Hing Investment Limited
Elvis Liu CEO Fosun UK
Gordon Marsden Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific Cushman & Wakefield
Eric Huang Chief Executive
H Properties Limited
Ariel Shtarkman Founder Undivided Ventures
16.00 > 16.30 | Grand Room
Chinachem Group – embracing innovative technologies for development
Chinachem Group (CCG) drives innovation in urban development by embracing advanced technologies. Its Tung Chung Residential Development is Hong Kong’s tallest private residential project using Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), setting new benchmark in vertical concrete MiC. Additionally, its Tung Chung East Commercial Development blends public space, offices, retail, and a data centre, incorporating new building materials and systems to reduce energy consumption. These projects reflect CCG’s commitment to building sustainable urban environments.
Speakers
16.00 > 16.45 | Grand Ballroom
Living Assets: multifamily, coliving, traditional, BTR
Join us for a session exploring the latest trends in living assets within APAC, focusing on senior housing and multifamily properties. Discover how demographic shifts, urbanization, sustainability, and technological advancements are shaping investment opportunities and development strategies in these sectors.
Speakers
Executive Director & Head of Capital Markets, Hong Kong Cushman & Wakefield
Alex Wong Senior Project Manager Chinachem Group
Derek Wong Senior Project Manager Chinachem Group
Organised by
Tom Ko
Joelin Ma Senior Director APG
Claire Tang Partner Rava Partners
Jonathan Umali Chief Investment Officer ARCH Capital Management Company Limited
16.45 > 17.30 | Grand Ballroom
CBD’s of the Future
Explore the future of Central Business Districts (CBDs) and office trends in APAC and globally, where evolving work patterns, technological advancements, and sustainability are reshaping urban landscapes. Discover how flexible workspaces, smart building technologies, eco-friendly designs, and mixed-use developments are driving innovation and investment in the office sector, making offices desirable once again.
Moderator Speakers
Tim Moonen Co-Founder and MD The Business of Cities
Thomasin Crowley Vice President, Asia Pacific WiredScore
Pierre-Yves
Guice CEO Paris La Défense
Tom Sleigh Chair, City of London Planning & Transportation Committee City of London Corporation
Duk Shik Suh Director-General Invest Seoul (Seoul Investment Promotion Agency)
17.30 > 18.00 | Grand Ballroom
Closing Remarks
18.00 > 19.00 | Opening Drinks at Rosewood Hotel (open to all)
From 18.30 | Opening Dinner Party at the Hong Kong Jockey Club: A Night at the Races (limited capacity, by invitation only)
08.30 > 09.30 | Networking Breakfast
09.30 > 10.00 | Grand Ballroom
APAC Macroeconomic Outlook and Its Impact on Real Estate
Moderator
Executive Producer & Senior Foreign Correspondent Monocle
10.00 > 10.30 | Grand Room
Speaker
Xiaojia Zhi
Managing Director, Chief China Economist, Head of Research Asia ex. Japan Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
China’s REIT Market: Unlocking New Horizons
Organised by
The China Real Estate Investment Trust (C-REIT) market is experiencing a period of significant expansion, marked by a surge in issuance size, diversification into new asset classes, and growing confidence from institutional investors. Since its inception, the market has grown to a total issuance scale of RMB 205.9 billion across 76 projects, signaling a new phase of maturity and opportunity.
Cushman & Wakefield has played a pivotal role in the IPOs and subsequent expansions of 46 C-REITs, including 9 of the 12 Retail REITs listed in China, solidifying its dominant market position. Join Cushman & Wakefield’s Business Showcase to explore the evolution of China’s REIT market and discover how to capitalize on opportunities in this rapidly growing sector.
Speakers
Francis Li
International Director, Vice President, Greater China, Head of Capital Markets, Greater China
Cushman & Wakefield
Zhi Yang
Senior Director, Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, Beijing, Head of REIT Practice Group Cushman & Wakefield
Carlota Rebelo
The Liquidity Playbook: Credit, Secondaries & Beyond
Delve into the niche yet crucial role of private credit in shaping the APAC real estate landscape. This session examines how alternative funding sources are fostering innovation, addressing market gaps, and creating new opportunities for real estate projects. Join industry experts as they navigate the trends, challenges, and potential of private credit in driving growth and resilience in the region.
Moderator Speakers
Inbound Investment
Asian real estate markets continue to attract significant foreign investment, appealing to institutional investors and private funds looking for diversification and high returns. Key cities, countries, and asset classes are drawing overseas capital. This session will discuss how Asian firms can connect with global funds, explore strategies for accessing the global market, and highlight the importance of data and transparency in cross-border transactions.
Moderator Speakers
Collin Lau Founder and CEO BEI
Ellen Ng Managing Director Warburg Pincus
John Saunders Group Chief Investment Officer
Josephine Yip Managing Director La Caisse (Real Estate)
Pak Man Yuen Managing Director Blackstone
Edmund Ho Executive Director RealVantage HK Limited
Winnie Cheung Managing Director CPPIB
Grant Chien Managing Director BGO
Mark Harrison Managing Director Wingate
Danielle Lau Managing Director Ares Management
12.00 > 12.45 | Grand Ballroom
Alternative Investments: diversifying for better resilience and returns
Explore the growing interest in alternative investments within APAC real estate, where diversification is key to enhancing resilience and returns. Discover trends such as the rise of data centers, logistics facilities, and sustainable infrastructure projects, which are attracting investors seeking stable income and growth opportunities in the region’s dynamic market.
Moderator
Rui Hua Chang Managing Director ESR Hong Kong Limited
Speakers
Eric Au Partner Profitz K.K.
Suchad Chiaranussati Chairman & Founder SC Capital Partners
Arthur Law Managing partner & Co-Founder Storefriendly Self Storage Group Asia
12.45 > 14.00 | Grand Ballroom
Lunch with the Speakers
Registration only - Limited seats
Join us for an exclusive Lunch with the Speakers, a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and thought experts in an intimate, interactive setting.
During the conference lunch break, participants will join thematic tables led by experts to explore key topics in real estate, urban development, and sustainability, and to build valuable professional connections.
Speakers
12.45 > 14.00 |
Esther An Chief Sustainability Officer City Developments Limited
Huib Vaessen Head of Research & Analytics Real Assets
Management
Josephine Yip Managing Director La Caisse (Real Estate)
14.00 > 14.45
| Grand Ballroom
Reinventing Retail
Discover how retail real estate in APAC is being transformed through digital innovation, experiential shopping, sustainability, and leisure. Discover the growth of e-commerce, the integration of omnichannel strategies, and the adoption of eco-friendly practices that are driving innovation and opening new opportunities in the retail sector.
Moderator Speakers
Bella Chhoa DirectorAsset Management Sino Land Company Limited
14.00 > 14.30 | Grand Room
Using AI to solve property developer’s pain points
Alexander Li Director and Head of Retail, Hong Kong & Macau Hongkong Land
Organised by
The current market demands faster delivery with limited resources. While everyone talks about AI, few are sharing how they actually implement it to drive bottom-line results.
Join us for a candid showcase featuring a deep dive into Sunway’s digital development journey. Sunway will reveal the strategic rationale behind their partnership with Podium and how their development team is using Podium and AI to advance their business further. Podium CEO Pankaj Sirvatava will share Podiums broader product vision and digital transformation roadmap, illustrating the future for Property Developers.
Speakers
Ziqing Liew Head of Digital Sunway Property
Irene Ng Head of TechnicalPlanning Design & Development Sunway Property
Pankaj Srivastava CEO Podium Pte. Ltd.
Anson Bailey Head of Consumer & Retail, Asia Pacific KPMG China
Henry Cheng CEO & Executive Director Chongbang Group
14.45 > 15.30 | Grand
Hospitality/APAC HTL Connection
HTL Connection is MIPIM’s new platform for top professionals in real estate, hospitality, tourism, and leisure to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
The APAC hospitality real estate sector remains strong, yet sustainability concerns, pricing pressures and market-specific risks are driving more selective investment strategies and new models. Discover the latest trends, including retrofitting, repurposing projects, and technological advancements in corporate, resort, and luxury hospitality sectors. 15.30 >
Meet The Chairmen
This session is interactive, driven by audience participation, and sets the stage for insightful discussions with industry leaders.
Yian Wang Co-head
George Hongchoy
James Wong
Justin
Andrew MacGeoch Partner & Co-head of APAC Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure Group Bird & Bird (UK) LLP
Catherine Chan Chief Development Officer Hotel101 Global
Gilles Cretallaz COO Dusit International
Kenneth Gaw President & Managing Principal Gaw Capital Partners
Gary Kwok CEO AXE Management Partners Moderator
Where GCC visions turn into real estate investment
20-21 October 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
More than a showcase, it’s the Middle East’s premier B2B platform for turning vision into investment, in one of the world’s most ambitious and fast-moving development landscapes.
Building on decades of MIPIM’s global influence, this inaugural edition brings together international investors, policy makers, and trailblazing developers in a uniquely curated environment designed for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and concrete deal-making.
