Asia Pacific markets are exhibiting strategic resilience and cautious optimism despite global economic challenges, according to Colliers’ Global Capital Flows September 2025 report. Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong have emerged as three of the top 10 global sources of cross-border capital, highlighting the region’s increasing role in outbound investment. Concurrently, Japan and Australia are among the top 10 global capital destinations, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the region’s economic fundamentals.
Colliers’ Managing Director in Singapore, Bastiaan VB, noted, “Singapore continues to demonstrate its dual strength as both a capital source and investment destination.”
The report indicates that investment activity in Asia Pacific has surpassed 2024 levels by 5% year-to-date, with the region leading in land-led development. Seven of the top 10 global land and development site destinations are located in Asia Pacific, including Singapore, China, and India.
The office sector remains a standout performer, with Asia Pacific and EMEA leading the global recovery in office investment activity. The retail sector also continues to trade strongly, maintaining consistent activity levels since Q1 2025. Additionally, there is growing momentum in data centre fundraising, driven by demand for AI and digital infrastructure.
