Investors in the Asia‑Pacific (APAC) real assets market, particularly data centres and logistics property, are showing continued interest in expansion, but operational friction is slowing deal flow and leading to more selective capital deployment, according to a recent industry survey.
A collaborative survey by regional asset‑services and real‑assets associations found that while logistics and data infrastructure remain top‑ranked sectors for growth potential, regulatory complexity, bureaucracy and talent shortages are significant headwinds that are discouraging broader investment activity.
Investors noted that unclear or varying regulations across APAC markets, as well as political risk and bureaucratic hurdles, contribute to slower execution and higher compliance costs — factors that make cross‑border deals more challenging to complete. The complexities around legal frameworks and approval processes were repeatedly highlighted as key causes of deal hesitancy.
Survey participants also cited talent constraints, particularly a shortage of specialised expertise in fund administration and asset management, as an additional operational barrier. This is especially acute for technology‑intensive assets such as data centres, where technical and operational know‑how is critical for both development and ongoing management.
Despite these challenges, investors remain cautiously optimistic about future opportunities. Markets including Singapore, Australia, India and Vietnam were identified as attractive prospects, with Singapore seen as having relatively lower regulatory friction — though intense competition and talent scarcity there still pose execution challenges.
The findings suggest a strategic shift toward more disciplined investment decisions, with investors balancing high potential returns against rising operational costs and execution risks, rather than pursuing deals aggressively without regard to underlying market complexity.
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