Trends & insights

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

Real estate contracts are being deferred while landlords and tenants await clarity over the new normal

With more companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, their energy strategies play a big part in achieving their targets

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

Organizations launch programs that address mental, physical, and emotional health

Experts consider the future workplace as workforces stay productive at home.

With the open-plan office now ubiquitous, a growing variety of workplace pods are being rolled in to bring a greater level of privacy.

China’s capital set for a further boost with planned free trade zone status dedicated to the digital economy and service sector

Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

Countries with deep domestic pools of capital outperformed the broader market in the first half of the year.

Investors remain committed to the long-term growth fundamentals of Asia Pacific

Partnerships are bringing space and service together as flexible space demand surges

Amid heightened tensions with the U.S., Chinese firms are looking to Hong Kong as a gateway to the West

Investment volumes decline sharply amid caution, ongoing uncertainty

Recent gains have helped make Beijing and Shanghai two of Asia’s hottest investment destinations

Artificial intelligence may be in its infancy in the foodservice industry but it’s got huge potential

Investors and supermarket chains are becoming increasingly involved in the niche sector

City hotels are looking to locals during the lull in travelling further from home

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

Local travel has been picking up after months of lockdown

While the need for more hospital beds has slowed, cities are now better prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus

Hotels focus on safety for guests eager to travel after COVID-19 lockdowns

Virtual property tours are offering investors and occupiers a way through restrictions on site visits during the COVID-19 pandemic