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

Whenever there are major changes, be it to a business or one's life, having storage space can be an essential solution. The self-storage sector has been seeing a remarkable ascent in recent years with more players entering the market. As the demand for self-storage in Singapore grows more robust, bolstered by e-commerce growth, evolving work dynamics, and a growing emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, what are the current trends in the self-storage landscape?

Jes Johansen, CEO from leading self-storage operator Storefriendly shares more insights about the sector, and explains why the company is in the right space by giving old buildings an 'elegant end-of-lease life' experience to provide storage solutions.

Whenever there are major changes, be it to a business or one's life, having storage space can be an essential solution. The self-storage sector has been seeing a remarkable ascent in recent years with more players entering the market. As the demand for self-storage in Singapore grows more robust, bolstered by e-commerce growth, evolving work dynamics, and a growing emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, what are the current trends in the self-storage landscape?
Jes Johansen, CEO from leading self-storage operator Storefriendly shares more insights about the sector, and explains why the company is in the right space by giving old buildings an 'elegant end-of-lease life' experience to provide storage solutions.

Industry Insight: Why sustainability rules in Singapore's self-storage sector

Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums climbed across most categories at the latest round, with the Open category recording the biggest rise to hit $113,104, the highest levels since December 2023.

At $98,524, the price of a Category A COE for smaller and less powerful cars and electric vehicles, hit a record high in 2024, and the sentiment on the street is that the upward trend will continue. Lee Nian Tjoe, The Straits Times' Senior Transport Correspondent shares his views.

Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums climbed across most categories at the latest round, with the Open category recording the biggest rise to hit $113,104, the highest levels since December 2023.
At $98,524, the price of a Category A COE for smaller and less powerful cars and electric vehicles, hit a record high in 2024, and the sentiment on the street is that the upward trend will continue. Lee Nian Tjoe, The Straits Times' Senior Transport Correspondent shares his views.

Viewpoint:  Record-high COE premiums will rise further this year. Here’s why.

Should you pursue a graduate business degree? This question is bound to come up at some point, especially if you are a business leader or a professional wanting to accelerate your career. Recently, INSEAD's Master in Management (MiM) programme made an impressive debut, ranking #3 globally in the 2024 Financial Times rankings. While such rankings can be a strategic tool to boost an institution’s brand and reputation, what should you look out for? Is the MiM suitable for you? What's the difference between an MBA and an MiM? Professor Mark Stabile, Dean of Degree Programmes and Dean of the Europe Campus at INSEAD, shares more about INSEAD's graduate business programmes as well as how business schools are staying ahead of their game to remain relevant.

Should you pursue a graduate business degree? This question is bound to come up at some point, especially if you are a business leader or a professional wanting to accelerate your career. Recently, INSEAD's Master in Management (MiM) programme made an impressive debut, ranking #3 globally in the 2024 Financial Times rankings. While such rankings can be a strategic tool to boost an institution’s brand and reputation, what should you look out for? Is the MiM suitable for you? What's the difference between an MBA and an MiM? Professor Mark Stabile, Dean of Degree Programmes and Dean of the Europe Campus at INSEAD, shares more about INSEAD's graduate business programmes as well as how business schools are staying ahead of their game to remain relevant.

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

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