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For a diverse weekend experience, look no further than the regional trio of Tampines Mall, Century Square, and Tampines 1, just a short drive away. Families can opt to cycle or take a leisurely ride to these malls for a wider selection of fashion and tech products. Once there, they can indulge in casual brunch spots or sample international cuisine. The eastern retail belt also boasts of large-format stores in the Tampines corridor, which makes it convenient to update furniture, appliances, and home décor without having to travel across the island. And now, with the addition of Coastal Cabana Qingjian, there’s even more reason to visit this vibrant shopping destination.

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Despite the current challenges facing global capital markets due to economic headwinds, real estate investments in the Asia Pacific (Apac) region remain strong, according to Colliers International. In their Global Capital Flows report for September 2025, the real estate services and investment management firm notes that Apac has seen a 5% increase in investment activity in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

This growth can be attributed to ongoing land sales and new developments in the region. In fact, Apac dominated the top ten global rankings for cross-border investments in land and development sites, with seven countries from the region making the list. Australia emerged as the top destination for investment, drawing in US$1.022 billion ($1.28 billion), followed by Singapore (US$981 million), India (US$808 million), Malaysia (US$606 million), Hong Kong (US$500 million), and Japan (US$404 million).

(Source: Colliers International)

Despite only Australia and Japan ranking among the top ten global capital destinations across all asset classes, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong were among the top ten cross-border capital sources worldwide. This highlights the increasing role of Apac in outbound investment, according to Colliers.

In Singapore, industrial assets received the bulk of cross-border capital, attracting US$2.9 billion in investments in the first half of 2025. This was followed by office assets (US$2.41 billion) and retail assets (US$1.45 billion). Bastiaan VB, Colliers’ managing director for Singapore, says that Singapore continues to demonstrate its strength as a capital source and investment destination.

On a global scale, the multifamily sector remains the most active investment sector, driven mainly by investments in North America. The industrial sector also continues to be a strong performer, ranking second in investment activity globally and in the Apac and EMEA regions.

Colliers also notes a rise in office investment activity, particularly in Apac and EMEA, where the segment has regained its top position based on investments over the past 24 months. The retail and hospitality sectors have maintained similar levels of activity over the last two quarters.

Lucy Mallick, Colliers’ international capital lead, believes that shifts in investor priorities and fundraising momentum have contributed to Apac’s resilience in an otherwise subdued global capital market. Looking ahead, she expects capital flows to increase in late 2025 as inflation subsides and interest rates decline.

In other news, Colliers has appointed Patrick Gidney as senior director of occupier services in Australia, further solidifying its presence in the region. With the industrial sector showing consistent growth and other sectors beginning to pick up, the firm remains optimistic about the future of real estate investments in the Apac region.