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Asia-Pacific commercial property sees Q1 surge driven by Hong Kong and China

Commercial property investments in the Asia-Pacific region saw a significant increase in the first quarter, driven by a strong recovery in Hong Kong and mainland China. Hong Kong's transaction volume surged by 367%, while mainland China led the market with a 55% rise in investment. Overall, Asia-Pacific investment activity reached US$64.6 billion, marking the strongest quarterly performance since late 2021. AI

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Asia-Pacific commercial property sees Q1 surge driven by Hong Kong and China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    Hong Kong, mainland China spur surge in Asia-Pacific commercial property deals

    Asia-Pacific’s commercial property investments surged in the first quarter, according to data tracked by analysts, as early signs of recovery in office and retail segments across Hong Kong and mainland China boosted deal volumes. Total investment in offices, retail spaces, indust…