ULI Asia Pacific Capital Markets Forum 2025: Unlocking Value
Report Summary:
After a number of disrupted years, with markets taking steps forward and then back, Asia Pacific investors are laser-focused on unlocking value through careful selection of markets, sectors, assets and partners. The large and liquid Japan market remains an investor favourite, while the emerging data centres sector is seen as a future core real estate sector and both are examined in this paper.
Report Summary: The Capital Markets Forum is one of the most popular parts of the ULI Asia Pacific Summit, bringing together investors, managers and a host of other members interested in real estate capital markets. This concise white paper summarizes the insights from a fascinating afternoon at the 2025 Summit, held in Hong Kong.
After a number of disrupted years, with markets taking steps forward and then back, Asia Pacific investors are laser-focused on unlocking value through careful selection of markets, sectors, assets and partners. The large and liquid Japan market remains an investor favourite, while the emerging data centres sector is seen as a future core real estate sector and both are examined in this paper.
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