The article discusses the performance of Singapore REITs (S-REITs), focusing on factors influencing investor preferences, regulatory frameworks, and challenges faced by REITs post-pandemic. Key topics include the IPO of NTT DC REIT, investor demand for strong sponsors and diversified portfolios, regulatory requirements, and the Sabana Industrial REIT internalization proposal.

The article reports on legal firms advising companies on their listings, including Lens Technology’s HK$4.77 billion ($608 million) listing in Hong Kong, NTT DC REIT’s Singapore IPO, and FWD Group’s Hong Kong IPO.

NTT UD REIT Investment Corporation reported increased operating revenues and net income for the fiscal period ended April 30, 2025, but forecasts a decline in operating income and net income for upcoming periods. The company highlighted its stable distribution payout ratio and strategic financial management, while being managed by NTT Urban Development Asset Management Corporation.

InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd. has released a market assessment report on the Global Data Center Colocation Market, which is valued at US$ 31.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 58.4 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.04%. The market's expansion is driven by the rising demand for scalable infrastructure and cloud integration across sectors. Key players include China Telecom Corporation Ltd., Cologix, Colt Technology Services Group Ltd., CoreSite, CyrusOne, Cyxtera Technologies, Digital Realty Trust, Equinix, Flexential, Iron Mountain Inc., NTT Ltd., QTS Realty Trust, LLC, Rackspace Technology, Telehouse, and Zayo Group, LLC. Challenges include high setup and operational costs, compliance with regulations, and a lack of awareness about colocation centers.

This update highlights key developments in the AI infrastructure sector, including initiatives by the U.S. Department of Energy, Bitcoin mining firm IREN's strategic shift, and data center expansions by NTT and CyrusOne in Japan and Italy, respectively. These moves underscore the growing prioritization of AI workloads over cryptocurrency mining and the expansion of AI-ready data centers globally.