Marriott International has launched its City Express brand in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of two hotels in Osaka, Japan. The City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South offer 243 rooms combined. These properties aim to provide affordable, high-quality stays for travelers. Located near major transport hubs, they offer easy access to Osaka’s famous shopping and dining districts.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has signed a major master franchise agreement with Dossen Group to launch the Hyatt Select brand in the Chinese mainland. This strategic partnership focuses on the upper-midscale sector, combining Hyatt’s international reputation with Dossen’s extensive local network. The move aims to meet rising demand for affordable quality among modern travellers while providing flexible, high-value development opportunities for hotel owners across the region.
ESR has successfully raised US$850 million in fresh equity capital from its existing shareholders. This major financial boost is intended to speed up the firm’s expansion within the logistics and data centre sectors across the Asia-Pacific region. The move follows a period of significant portfolio simplification, where the company raised over US$2 billion by selling non-core assets to focus on high-growth digital and supply chain infrastructure.
Savills has signed a $1.1 billion agreement to acquire global investment bank Eastdil Secured. This move creates a worldwide capital markets powerhouse, ranking the group second globally for commercial transactions over $100 million. Eastdil will operate as the dedicated investment banking arm of Savills, maintaining its headquarters in New York, London and Santa Monica while providing a platform for significant growth across the United States and Asia.
PGIM Real Estate and Northstar Capital have acquired 51 Tuas View Link in Singapore for a major logistics redevelopment. The partnership will replace existing warehouses with a 1.1 million square foot, five-storey facility designed for sustainability. Located near the Tuas Mega Port, the project targets the city's supply-constrained industrial market. This investment follows PGIM’s US$3 billion transaction year in 2025 and focuses on creating long-term value through modern, ramp-up infrastructure.
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has unveiled a multi-million-pound expansion of its logistics arm, acquiring a minority stake in smart infrastructure specialist Ally Logistic Property (ALP). The move coincides with the announcement of OMEGA 1 Singapore, a S$260 million automated facility set for the Jurong Industrial Estate. As the Asia Pacific logistics market prepares for a projected 15.2 per cent annual growth through 2030, CLI is positioning itself to meet rising demand driven by e-commerce and shifting supply chains.
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