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Southeast Asia Outlook 2026
Southeast Asia Outlook – Growth Amidst Global Shifts
Now in its fourth edition, Cushman & Wakefield’s Southeast Asia Outlook 2026 explores economic and real estate trends across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, with a focused view on the Singapore property market.
Despite global trade uncertainty, Southeast Asia remains one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, expanding by 4.8% in 2025 and projected to grow 4.3% in 2026.
Resilient domestic consumption, easing inflation and moderating interest rates continue to support regional growth. Structural drivers — including supply chain diversification, rising urbanisation and sustained foreign direct investment — reinforce Southeast Asia’s long-term real estate potential.
As Southeast Asia remains one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, the Philippines economy is projected to expand between 5.4%-5.6% in 2026, supported by resilient domestic consumption, easing interest rates and steady remittance inflows.
Lower inflation and policy rate cuts are improving financing conditions, supporting recovery across key real estate sectors. While global uncertainties and outsourcing policy risks remain, the Philippines continues to benefit from a young population, urban expansion, rapid growth of digital payment infra and sustained infrastructure-led development.
Philippines Property Market Outlook 2026
- Office: Demand remains driven by the IT-BPM sector, with flight-to-quality supporting Prime and Grade A buildings in major CBDs of Makati, BGC and Ortigas, despite (still) elevated vacancy in the peripheries.
- Retail: Supply growth remains measured, with experiential retail and mall repositioning shaping demand.
- Industrial & Logistics: Strong momentum continues, underpinned by e-commerce growth, infrastructure expansion and demand for modern logistics facilities.
- Residential: High-end and horizontal developments remain resilient, supported by end-user demand, improved connectivity through new infrastructure road networks and improving financing conditions.