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"A higher cost of capital, as well as rising raw materials prices and wages have aggregated into a significant increase in construction costs, a notable trend that will contribute to tighter supply in the mid-to-longterm."

"Rising interest rates and inflation affect sectors differently, but for now, real estate looks like a beneficiary."

"China plans to maintain its manufacturing edge through the modernisation of its industrial sector and taking a leading role in new economy fields. This in combination with increasing investments into foundational basic sciences that will underpin long-term demand for business and science parks."

"After removing the ‘Test & Go’ restriction, Thailand’s tourism industry finally hit one million international arrivals in the first five months, raising the hopes of hoteliers."

"Industrial properties such as logistics and industrial offices which can provide a stable 3% yield are attracting local investor attention."

"Over the first quarter of 2022, average occupancy has climbed to 62% versus 42% in the previous year, while average daily rates have increased by 12.4% YoY."

"Several renowned retail brands have increasingly set foot or expanded in Shenzhen in the last two years as the city has continued to leverage its economic resilience and strong demographics. However, the retail property leasing market has demonstrated a growing concern for the recurrent covid cases and more fundamentally, the related prevention and control measures with negative consequences for the retail operations across the board."

"Beijing Grade A office market kicked off with a weak start, as absorptions declined and the vacancy rate increased in Q1/2022. Besides, rents in major prime and sub-prime markets may rebound slightly in the short term, but rental growth in the long run is still expected to remain subdued."

"The IT sector has become the largest source of new transactions in 2021 for the fi rst time, accounting for 23% of the total newly leased area."