Despite sluggish real-estate investment volumes, the Asia Pacific region is showing signs of stronger growth amid sentiments that interest rate cuts are within sight, even if the US elections and ongoing geopolitical tensions could slow recovery. That’s according to real estate firm Savills’s latest Asia Pacific Investment quarterly report.

In the first of a 2-part conversation, we take a look at some of the bright spots in the region and which asset classes investors should be looking into with Simon Smith, Head of APAC Research, Savills.

Despite sluggish real-estate investment volumes, the Asia Pacific region is showing signs of stronger growth amid sentiments that interest rate cuts are within sight, even if the US elections and ongoing geopolitical tensions could slow recovery. That’s according to real estate firm Savills’s latest Asia Pacific Investment quarterly report.
In the first of a 2-part conversation, we take a look at some of the bright spots in the region and which asset classes investors should be looking into with Simon Smith, Head of APAC Research, Savills.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Make informed financial decisions, as Lynlee and her guests dissect the latest news and market updates. Property, crypto, aviation, shipping — get valuable insights every afternoon.

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Industry Insight: Where are the real estate opportunities in Asia Pacific?

AI dominated headlines in 2025 but for many organisations, it stayed stuck in pilots.

In 2026, AI becomes operational.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Nick Eayrs, APJ Vice President of Field Engineering, Databricks about why AI is moving into core business systems — driving decisions, performance, and accountability. From agent-driven workflows to invisible AI embedded into everyday operations, this conversation explores what leaders must get right as AI becomes business-critical.

 

AI dominated headlines in 2025 but for many organisations, it stayed stuck in pilots.
In 2026, AI becomes operational.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Nick Eayrs, APJ Vice President of Field Engineering,&nbsp;Databricks about why AI is moving into core business systems &mdash; driving decisions, performance, and accountability.&nbsp;From agent-driven workflows to invisible AI embedded into everyday operations, this conversation explores what leaders must get right as AI becomes business-critical.
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Industry Insight: When AI becomes business-critical - What will change in 2026

Landed homes are often seen as the final upgrade in Singapore’s property journey — but they are also among the most complex decisions buyers make. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks withJulian Yip, Managing Director of Realstar Premier Group, to examine how landed home decisions unfold over time — from buyer psychology and life-stage planning to maintenance realities and limited supply. Drawing on more than 25 years across multiple market cycles, Julian explains why fundamentals like layout, orientation, adaptability, and long-term livability matter more than design trends or timing — and why many buyers only realise this after moving in.

 

 

Landed homes are often seen as the final upgrade in Singapore&rsquo;s property journey &mdash; but they are also among the most complex decisions buyers make. On&nbsp;Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Julian Yip, Managing Director of Realstar Premier Group, to examine how landed home decisions unfold over time &mdash; from buyer psychology and life-stage planning to maintenance realities and limited supply. Drawing on more than 25 years across multiple market cycles, Julian explains why fundamentals like layout, orientation, adaptability, and long-term livability matter more than design trends or timing &mdash; and why many buyers only realise this after moving in.
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Industry Insight: Singapore’s landed homes - What long-term buyers get right

As cities expand and nature becomes harder to monitor, technology is stepping in with a new way of listening to the environment. In our forests and nature reserves, countless animals communicate all around us — but many of their calls go unnoticed. So what if we could ‘listen in’ and let technology do the identifying for us?

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Indraneel Paranjape from Koel to find out what sort of improvements does it bring to those working towards the future of environmental conservation.

As cities expand and nature becomes harder to monitor, technology is stepping in with a new way of listening to the environment. In our forests and nature reserves, countless animals communicate all around us &mdash; but many of their calls go unnoticed. So what if we could &lsquo;listen in&rsquo; and let technology do the identifying for us?
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Indraneel Paranjape from Koel to find out what sort of improvements does it bring to those working towards the future of environmental conservation.

Industry Insight: Where are the real estate opportunities in Asia Pacific?

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