Asia Pacific’s commercial real estate markets have entered 2026 with stronger momentum than many investors expected, with Singapore emerging as the region’s most active market amid renewed interest in offices, retail and alternative assets.

At the same time, lower financing costs and shifting global capital flows are fuelling investment activity across the region, while surging AI demand is turning data centres into one of real estate’s biggest growth stories.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Benjamin Chow, Head of Private Assets Research for Asia at MSCI, about what’s driving APAC’s commercial real estate recovery, whether post-pandemic market behaviour has stabilised, and the risks that could shape the outlook for the rest of the year.

Asia Pacific&rsquo;s commercial real estate markets have entered 2026 with stronger momentum than many investors expected, with Singapore emerging as the region&rsquo;s most active market amid renewed interest in offices, retail and alternative assets.
At the same time, lower financing costs and shifting global capital flows are fuelling investment activity across the region, while surging AI demand is turning data centres into one of real estate&rsquo;s biggest growth stories.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Benjamin Chow, Head of Private Assets Research for Asia at MSCI, about what&rsquo;s driving APAC&rsquo;s commercial real estate recovery, whether post-pandemic market behaviour has stabilised, and the risks that could shape the outlook for the rest of the year.

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Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

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Industry Insight: How is Singapore outpacing the rest of APAC in property investment?

Innovation isn't just about having great ideas, it's about knowing how to turn them into lasting value.

For more than two decades, Audrey Yap has worked at the intersection of law, business and innovation, helping companies protect, commercialise and grow their ideas while witnessing Singapore's innovation journey first-hand.

From advising founders and business leaders to championing Singapore's manufacturing and innovation ecosystem, Audrey has built a career around enabling the success of others.

On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks to Audrey Yap, Chairman of the SMF Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Award (SIMEA), about the career choices that shaped her journey, the lessons she's learnt from decades of working alongside innovators, and how her perspectives on leadership, success and innovation have evolved.

Innovation isn't just about having great ideas, it's about knowing how to turn them into lasting value.
For more than two decades, Audrey Yap has worked at the intersection of law, business and innovation, helping companies protect, commercialise and grow their ideas while witnessing Singapore's innovation journey first-hand.
From advising founders and business leaders to championing Singapore's manufacturing and innovation ecosystem, Audrey has built a career around enabling the success of others.
On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks to Audrey Yap, Chairman of the SMF Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Award (SIMEA), about the career choices that shaped her journey, the lessons she's learnt from decades of working alongside innovators, and how her perspectives on leadership, success and innovation have evolved.

Suite Talk: From legal counsel to an innovation advocate - How did Audrey Yap do it?

Singapore has emerged as one of this year's standout investment destinations, attracting growing interest from global investors. But beyond the headlines, what's fueling this momentum? And are the qualities investors look for in a market beginning to change?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kunhee Park, ETF Equities Investment Strategist at State Street Investment Management, about why capital is flowing into Singapore, what investors are prioritising today, and what this says about the evolving global investment landscape.

Singapore has emerged as one of this year's standout investment destinations, attracting growing interest from global investors. But beyond the headlines, what's fueling this momentum? And are the qualities investors look for in a market beginning to change?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kunhee Park, ETF Equities Investment Strategist at State Street Investment Management, about why capital is flowing into Singapore, what investors are prioritising today, and what this says about the evolving global investment landscape.

Industry Insight: Why Singapore is attracting more global capital

Bots are no longer just buying up concert tickets.

Powered by AI, they're becoming faster, harder to detect and capable of launching sophisticated attacks at unprecedented speed. As organisations race to keep up, cybersecurity is evolving beyond protecting systems to establishing trust in every digital interaction.

What does this mean for businesses, consumers and the future of online security? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Daniel Toh, Chief Solution Architect, APJ at Thales, a global technology company with businesses spanning aerospace, defence, cybersecurity and digital identity.

Bots are no longer just buying up concert tickets.
Powered by AI, they're becoming faster, harder to detect and capable of launching sophisticated attacks at unprecedented speed. As organisations race to keep up, cybersecurity is evolving beyond protecting systems to establishing trust in every digital interaction.
What does this mean for businesses, consumers and the future of online security? On Industry Insight,&nbsp;Lynlee Foo speaks with Daniel Toh, Chief Solution Architect, APJ at Thales, a global technology company with businesses spanning aerospace, defence, cybersecurity and digital identity.

Industry Insight: How is Singapore outpacing the rest of APAC in property investment?

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