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Tutify Champions Mathematical Excellence With SEAMO X 2025


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – Tutify Education has proudly supported the global mathematical community through its involvement in the prestigious SEAMO X 2025 competition, held earlier this year. The event began with 30,000 students in the preliminary round and concluded with 1,318 finalists from 22 countries competing in the final round which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 17 to 20 January 2025. It successfully brought together young minds passionate about mathematics, celebrating their talent and dedication on an international stage.

The competition commenced on Saturday morning, with participants engaging in an intense examination designed to test their mathematical prowess. Following the exam, participants were invited to enjoy a cultural tour of the host city, allowing them to unwind and explore the local sights. The event culminated on Sunday evening with a grand gala dinner and awards ceremony, where Coach Leo, a Director of both SEAMO and Tutify Education, personally handed out awards to the top performers, recognising their exceptional achievements in the field of mathematics.

SEAMO X 2025 also welcomed distinguished VIP guests, including Ms. Rukmalee Premarathne, Director of Education, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, Mr. Elbek Saidov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Malaysia and several ministers from other countries

The competition was organised by Coach Leo with the aim of fostering the exchange of mathematical knowledge across borders, strengthening global cohesion, and assessing Singapore’s standing on the world stage of mathematics. Through SEAMO, Tutify Education continues its commitment to supporting initiatives that provide students with opportunities to excel and grow in their academic journeys.

Tutify Education is a leading provider of math enrichment in Singapore, offering comprehensive programs designed to nurture and develop students’ mathematical abilities. With a strong focus on Math Olympiad training, and specialised PSLE math tuition, Tutify is committed to helping students excel in their academic pursuits. Through tailored mathematics tuition and expert guidance, Tutify aims to build a solid foundation for students while preparing them for competitive challenges and examinations, fostering a passion for mathematics that lasts a lifetime.

Looking ahead, the SEAMO X series will continue with SEAMO 2025 (Round 1) taking place in Singapore in August 2025, followed by the global round, SEAMO X 2026 (Round 2), hosted overseas in January next year. Plans for SEAMO X 2026 are already underway, ensuring the competition’s continued growth on the international stage.

For more information, please visit https://tutify.com.sg/.
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Food and Hotel Asia-Food & Beverage returns with Australia’s largest-ever presence at any global trade show


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – Food & Hotel Asia-Food & Beverage (FHA-F&B), Asia’s leading international food and beverage event, makes a return this 8-11 April 2025 in Singapore EXPO, cementing itself once again as the ultimate one-stop platform for Asia’s F&B professionals and industry leaders under one roof. 1,500 exhibitors, 80 group pavilions from more than 50 countries and regions, as well as 65,000 attendees from over 90 countries and regions will be expected.

Food and Hotel Asia-Food & Beverage returns with Australia’s largest-ever presence at any global trade show

First-Time and Exclusive Participation

Among the 1,500 exhibitors, more than 35% are new exhibitors, participating in the trade show for the first time, accounting for more than 900 new exhibitors bringing more diversity and innovation to the show. The Singapore Pavilion will feature over 80 local companies, including exclusive exhibitors such as Toh Thye San (SG) and Lim Joo Huat (SG) to highlight Singapore’s rich culinary heritage while spotlighting cutting-edge trends in food innovation and sustainability.

As the Partner Country for FHA-Food & Beverage 2025, Australia will showcase its rich culinary heritage, innovative food trends, and vibrant brewing culture in this prestigious partnership. “FHA-Food & Beverage is the region’s leading food and beverage trade show, and it is important that Australian businesses feel strengthened in their efforts as they grow their business at FHA. 2025 marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Singapore, serving as Partner Country at FHA-Food & Beverage in this milestone year underscores the depth of our bilateral relationship with Singapore and highlights our broader commitment to the region” says Chris Morley, Trade and Investment Commissioner Hanoi, Southeast Asia Regional Agribusiness and Food Lead, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

The EU Pavilion will present a diverse selection of high-quality food and beverages from all 27 EU Member States. “We are delighted to present the excellence and diversity of European food and beverages at FHA-Food & Beverage Singapore 2025. The EU Pavilion highlights our commitment to providing authentic, high-quality, safe, and sustainable agri-food products that reflect Europe’s rich and diverse culinary heritage. This event is a valuable occasion to strengthen business partnerships between the EU and Singapore. It reinforces our deep and strong trade ties and fosters new opportunities for collaboration in the food and beverage sector.” says Iwona Piórko, European Union Ambassador to Singapore.

Bold New Spaces and Competitive Events

In recent years, non-alcoholic beverage consumption has steadily risen, driven by health-conscious consumers, particularly in Asian markets. Japan, leading the “sober curious” movement in the Asia-Pacific region, is projected to consume 621 million liters of non-alcoholic drinks by 2027. China’s non-alcoholic beverage industry is expanding rapidly, with revenues expected to nearly double from USD 99.55 billion in 2018 to USD 196.46 billion by 2028, Meanwhile, Singapore saw a 33.2% increase in non-alcoholic sales across all demographics in 2023.

In line with the new generation of health-conscious consumers, FHA-Food & Beverage is proud to unveil a new Beverage Zone that showcases the latest trends and innovations in the beverage sector while providing attendees with a focused and comprehensive experience along with exciting new competitions, the “Zero Mixology Challenge” and “National Cocktail Challenge”. Building on the success of the ‘Fashion Drinks Competition’ by leading Food & Hospitality China, the “Zero Mixology Challenge” has been tailored to align with local preferences, trends, and market dynamics, which promotes product innovation and advance new consumption trends that resonate with today’s consumers.

Other new additions to the FHA Culinary competitions include the rolling out of the first individual segments of the competitions, divided into Individual Challenge Culinary and Individual Challenge Patisserie. The challenges will this year be judged by teams of esteemed panels led by Chief Judge Otto Weibel (SG). He will be supported by other chef judges like Rudolf Muller (SG/CH) Frank Wedmann, (DE), Sven Erik Renaa (NO), Clinton Zhu (CN), Chern Chee Hoong (MY), and Anderson Ho (SG). At the Chef’s Table leg of the competition, Andy Cuthbert, President of the World Association of Chefs Societies will also be sitting in as judge.

Unveiling the Future of F&B Trends

Unlock exclusive insights into the latest trends and breakthroughs in the F&B sector through two expertly curated seminars. The FHA Seminar will spotlight the future of food, covering trends, regulations, and innovations, while the Sustainable Food Future Seminar will address food security, sustainable packaging, and alternative proteins.

“We are thrilled to welcome everyone to FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 in Singapore, Asia’s premier international F&B exhibition. Over the years, this event has transformed into the leading global platform for the food industry, solidifying Singapore’s role as a dynamic culinary crossroads where global flavors converge with innovation. Now in its 47th year, FHA continues to be the must-attend business hub for global suppliers, offering unparalleled opportunities to connect with buyers across Asia and beyond, while staying ahead of shifting market trends and evolving consumer demands.” says Mr. Ian Roberts, Vice President, Informa Markets, Asia

Secure your free ticket to Asia’s leading international F&B event now at the official website https://fhafnb.com till 7 April 2025, 6pm (GMT+8). On-site fee of SGD90 applies after.

For press kit, kindly refer here: https://bit.ly/FHAfb25
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Informa Markets

Hospitality, Food & Beverage at Informa Markets

Informa Markets’ Hospitality, Food & Beverage portfolio includes a series of global in-person trade events and an online content platform Saladplate – aimed at fostering business relationships, enabling learning, and enhancing trade opportunities for the industry.

With several established events within the portfolio such as Hotelex Shanghai, Food&HotelAsia, HOFEX, Fispal Food Service, and Abastur, the portfolio together offers an unparalleled audience reach across the world. Staging 35 live and digital events in major cities including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Bangkok, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City.

Working alongside established industry partners, government bodies, and recognised professionals, the portfolio aims at bringing companies, individuals, and the industry to the forefront of global business innovation by offering solutions and opportunities that meet today’s business needs.

About Informa Markets

FHA-Food & Beverage is organised by Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services, and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology, and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days a year.

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Hong Kong Consumer Goods Trader Receives USD 1.7 Million Export Factoring Facility from Tradewind Finance


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – Tradewind Finance, an international trade finance company, has successfully provided a USD 1.7 million export factoring facility to a Hong Kong-based consumer goods trader. The strategic facility has enabled the company to improve its cash flow and support its export operations to various international buyers, without the need for additional loans.

The trader, established nearly a decade ago, has built a strong customer base globally by offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. However, challenges in managing working capital, particularly due to long payment cycles in global trade, had hindered its ability to meet client demands and sustain growth.

To overcome these obstacles, the company partnered with Tradewind, drawn to its strong reputation and on-the-ground support. The customized export factoring solution included a scalable facility along with credit protection, allowing the exporter to unlock cash flow tied up in its accounts receivable. This off-balance-sheet financing option not only enhanced the company’s financial flexibility but also supported its growth into new markets while ensuring financial stability.

“We are thrilled to become a trusted financial partner for this professional and experienced trader with our tailor-made trade finance solution. For traders who are looking for appropriate cash flow but lack fixed assets or collateral, Tradewind is your ideal choice. Our built-in credit insurance enables exporters to expand their international business with confidence,” said Dickson Au, Regional CEO – Far East, at Tradewind Hong Kong.

For more information about Tradewind’s financial solutions that enable businesses to grow, thrive, and conduct cross-border trade smoothly, please visit: https://www.tradewindfinance.com/

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Tradewind Finance

Founded in 2000, maintains a network of offices all over the world, including Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Pakistan, Turkey, UAE, and the USA as well as the headquarters in Germany. Combining financing, credit protection, and collections into a single suite of trade finance products, Tradewind brings streamlined, flexible, and best-in-class services to the world’s exporters and importers.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Unveils The Establishments Voted Onto The Extended 51 – 100 List For 2025

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, announces the extended 51-100 list of restaurants ahead of its live awards ceremony. This coveted list is created from the votes of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy: an influential, gender-balanced group of 350-plus leaders made up of food writers and critics, chefs, restaurateurs and regional culinary experts.

The 51-100 list: a snapshot

  • The 51-100 list includes restaurants from 23 cities, 13 of which are new entries
  • Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore and Seoul lead with six spots each on the extended list
  • Seoul’s six placements include Soigné, this year’s highest new entrant on the extended list at No.57
  • Farmlore in Bengaluru, the 2025 recipient of the American Express One To Watch Award, debuts at No.68
  • Naar (No.66) in Kasauli and Inja, New Delhi (No.87) are the other new entrants from India, with the former being a new destination as well
  • Among Hong Kong’s six places on the list are newcomers Testina (No.60) and Feuille (No.93)
  • Ru Yuan (No.59) in Hangzhou and La Bourriche 133 (No.96) in Shanghai are new entries from Mainland China
  • Tokyo claims four places with new entrant Harutaka at No.76
  • Vientiane, Ubud, Hanoi and Penang debut as new destinations with Doi Ka Noi (No.86), Locavore NXT (No.92) Gia (No.97) and Au Jardin (No.100) respectively

William Drew, Director of Content at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, says: “Now in its fifth edition, we are delighted to unveil the 51-100 list, welcoming these outstanding establishments into this year’s 50 Best rankings. Since introducing this list, the Academy has highlighted numerous restaurants that exemplify the region’s incredible talent. This year’s 13 new restaurants and overall representation from 23 cities – including 10 new destinations – reflect the region’s dynamic and thriving gastronomic landscape.”

The 2025 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants will be revealed at the awards ceremony held on 25 March 2025 in Seoul, in collaboration with host destination partner Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. It will be livestreamed on 50 Best’s YouTube channel, beginning at 20:00 KST.

The full 51-100 list and press images can be found here.
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Most Asian Stocks Drop as Trump Trade Policy Sows Uncertainty

Most Asian Stocks Drop as Trump Trade Policy Sows Uncertainty
Most Asian Stocks Drop as Trump Trade Policy Sows Uncertainty (Image from brookings.edu)

Hong Kong, China

AFP-Asian equities mostly fell 5 March as investors fret over Donald Trump’s ever-changing trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could send the US economy into recession.

Global markets have endured some severe volatility this month as the president looks to ramp up pressure on global partners by imposing or threatening hefty duties on their goods, citing huge trade imbalances.

In the latest move, sweeping 25 percent levies on all US aluminium and steel imports are due to come into effect at midnight in Washington 5 March, hitting numerous nations from Brazil to South Korea, as well as the European Union.

On 4 March, Trump threatened to double those on Canada after the province of Ontario imposed an electricity surcharge on three US states. The president called that off after Ontario halted the charge.

The on-off nature of the trade policies has fuelled uncertainty in markets, and has sent the VIX “fear index” of volatility to its highest level since August.

Traders appeared largely unmoved by Trump’s attempt to soothe worries over a recession after he warned at the weekend of “a period of transition” and refused to rule out a downturn.

On 4 March he said at the White House: “I don’t see it at all. I think this country’s going to boom, adding that markets “are going to go up and they’re going to go down. But you know what, we have to rebuild our country”.

But Nicole Inui at HSBC wrote in a note: “The back and forth on tariff announcements is playing havoc with consumer and business confidence: policy uncertainty is at a record high, consumer confidence dropped sharply and small business optimism has pared back.

“Consensus GDP forecasts were revised lower for the first time in eight months and market chatter about recession is creeping higher.”

After another selloff in New York that saw the Nasdaq extend Monday’s four percent dive, Asian traders were also in a dour mood.

Tokyo edged up with Seoul, Jakarta and Taipei.

But Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Wellington and Manila were in the red, with Sydney down more than one percent, on concerns about the impact of Trump’s latest tariffs on Australia’s economy.

Also in focus Wednesday is the release of key US consumer inflation data, which the Federal Reserve will keep a close eye on as it tries to determine monetary policy in light of the latest moves by Trump.

There is a fear that the tariffs, and plans to slash taxes, regulation and immigration will fan inflation again, forcing the bank to hold borrowing costs for longer or even hike them.

Meanwhile, analysts said high uncertainty in US markets at the moment was making other regions more attractive as investors look for a little more stability.

“For years, the US has been the undisputed leader of global markets, fuelled by aggressive fiscal spending, tech dominance, and a strong consumer,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo markets.

“But cracks are starting to show. Investors are increasingly looking overseas as concerns mount over US stock valuations, monetary policy, and economic uncertainty.”

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Thailand Waives Re-Entry Fees for Lao, Cambodian, Myanmar Workers During Songkran

Thailand Waives Re-Entry Fees for Lao, Cambodian, Myanmar Workers During Songkran
Tourists at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Photo by Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

On 12 March, The Thai government announced a temporary exemption from re-entry fees for migrant workers from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, allowing them to travel home for the Songkran–New Year– festival without additional costs. 

James Dyson Award 2025 seeks groundbreaking inventions from young engineers and scientists


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – The James Dyson Award, an international student design and engineering competition, opens for submissions today to its 2025 programme in 28 countries and regions. From everyday challenges to the world’s most pressing issues, the Award calls for current or recent students to submit problem-solving ideas that could make a real difference to people’s lives.

James Dyson Award 2025

Since it was established in 2005, the James Dyson Award has supported more than 400 student inventions with £1m in prize money and a global platform. Those who progress to the final stages and are selected by James Dyson as the global winners will claim a prize of £30,000 and a chance to gain international media exposure, providing a springboard to commercialise their inventions.

Previous winners include mOm incubators, a low-cost, inflatable incubator to provide flexibility to caring for newborns in less developed areas. Invented by James Roberts, Product Design & Technology graduate from Loughborough University in the UK, mOm has gone on to support over 10,000 patients, and continues to expand its operations worldwide, including in conflict areas such as Ukraine.

Similarly, Hong Kong winners have been advancing their innovations and bringing impactful solutions to the market.

The 2023 Hong Kong National Winner and Global Sustainability Award Winner, E-COATING, is redefining sustainable cooling with its eco-friendly paint made from recycled waste glass. Since winning the award, the team has made significant progress toward commercialization, conducting large-scale production tests, and is now preparing to officially launch their first-generation product this year, laying a solid foundation for future upgrades and market expansion of their sustainable solution.

“Winning the Sustainability Award and receiving Sir James Dyson’s recognition is a great honour,” said Chan Hoi Fung Ronaldo and Xiao Can. “This award has opened doors to valuable opportunities and industry collaborations, allowing us to refine our technology and expand its impact. We are excited to continue advancing sustainable solutions for a greener future.”

Another notable past winner is the 2022 Hong Kong National Winner, O-Oley. The team has been dedicated to revolutionizing eye care through its smart goggles, which help improve eye health and wellness. After winning the James Dyson Award, with the valuable industry exposure and recognition, the team has enhanced user-friendliness and developed another new product to measure therapeutic effects of eye treatment.

“Participating in the James Dyson Award has been a transformative experience for our team,” said Kin Nam Kwok, Minji Seo, Yuen Yin Leung and Kwun Chung Chan. “The recognition gave us the confidence to pursue our ideas and the motivation to keep improving. It taught us the importance of listening to feedback and embracing collaboration, which has been invaluable for both our personal and professional growth.”

Sir James Dyson, Founder of Dyson, said: “I started the James Dyson Award 20 years ago with the mission to inspire and support the next generation of design engineers. The brilliant ideas we’ve seen since then prove that young people are passionate about providing solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, using design, engineering and technology – in medicine, the environment and much more. I look forward to discovering what inventions will be put forward this year – good luck!”

The deadline to apply is midnight on 16th July 2025. Shortlisted entries in each participating country or region will then be evaluated by national judging panels with expertise across design and engineering, based on functionality, design process, differentiation, and commercial viability.

The National Winners, selected by these judging panels and each winning a £5,000 prize, will be announced on 10th September, the Global Top 20 Shortlist, selected by Dyson Engineers, on 15th October, and the Global Winners, selected by James Dyson, on 5th November.
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James Dyson Award

The forms part of a wider commitment by Sir James Dyson, to demonstrate the power of engineers to solve the world’s problems. The competition has supported more than 400 inventions with prize money and a chance to gain global media exposure, and is run by . Founded in 2002, the Foundation is an international education charity whose mission is to inspire the next generation of engineers. The Foundation also invests in medical research and has donated more than £145m to charitable causes to date.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The brief. Design something that solves a problem. This problem may be a frustration that we all face in daily life, or a global issue. The important thing is that the solution is effective and demonstrates considered design thinking. Unlike other competitions, participants are given full autonomy over their intellectual property.

The process. Entries are judged first at the national level by a panel of external judges and a Dyson engineer. Each operating market awards a national winner and two national runners-up. From these winners, a panel of Dyson engineers then select an international shortlist of 20 entries. The top 20 projects are then reviewed by Sir James Dyson who selects his global winners.

The 2025 prizes

  1. Global winners, chosen by Sir James Dyson, each receive a prize of £30,000.
  2. Each national winner receives £5,000.

Previous global winners

China’s “Two Sessions” 2025 Government Policy Outlook Indicates Renewed Opportunities for Commercial Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield Interpretation Report Highlights Five Areas of Opportunity for Real Estate Sectors


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has released its China’s Two Sessions 2025: Interpreting the Government Work Report publication. The new study examines China’s economic development goals and policy directions for 2025 as outlined in the Report on the Work of the Government delivered by premier Li Qing, and highlights five key government tasks that will impact China’s commercial real estate market.

Sabrina Wei, Cushman & Wakefield’s Chief Policy Analyst and Head of Research, North China, said, “We should note that 2025 is the final year of the current Five-Year Plan period. In the objectives and policy measures stated in the new Government Work Report we see a focus on stabilizing expectations, expanding domestic demand, and accelerating green transition. As well, targets to implement more proactive fiscal policy, scientific and technological innovation, and revitalization of assets all inject new structural opportunities into commercial real estate.”

Boosting Consumption to Promote Retail Industry Expansion and Upgrading

The Government Work Report lists “vigorously boosting consumption” as the foremost major task for 2025. Given the uncertain external environment, tapping consumption potential and boosting domestic demand are viewed as crucial strategies to drive economic growth and to restore China’s economy to sustained healthy growth. China’s retail market is currently undergoing a period of change, where consumer pursuit of quality, social interaction, personalization and experience is becoming the mainstream. These demands are mandating retail operators to continue to grow and upgrade consumption scenarios.

Additionally, the expansion of infrastructure REITs to include consumer infrastructure has greatly stimulated investor interest in the retail industry. According to Cushman & Wakefield, commercial retail projects’ share of total real estate investment volume grew from 10% in 2023 to 14.85% in 2024 (Figure 1), and this trend is expected to further continue in 2025.

Figure 1: Comparison of property transaction volume by sector in the Chinese mainland capital market, 2023–2024

New Productive Forces and Technological Innovation to Aid Structural Recovery in Office Demand

The Government Work Report emphasizes the continued development of emerging industries such as commercial aerospace and the low-altitude economy, as well as the cultivation of future industries including biomanufacturing, quantum technology, AI, and 6G technology. The value of the low-altitude economy, for example, is forecast to reach RMB850 billion in 2025, with an average annual growth rate of more than 30%.

China’s high-tech industry has also begun to play a leading role on the global stage, with investors re-examining the value of Chinese technology companies. In the capital market, starting from the end of 2024, the performance of China’s top ten technology companies has been notable. The stock price of China’s top ten technology companies has grown by 57.39% from the end of 2023, as at the end of February 2025 (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Stock price growth trends of China’s top ten technology companies and the seven American giants (base as at the end of 2023)

Over the past two years, downward economic pressures have led to a drop in office leasing demand across the Chinese mainland. Office rents have fallen, and vacancy rates have risen in many cities. The government’s renewed efforts to promote development of the “platform economy” can effectively drive new employment and expand consumption. In turn, this will support growth in demand for office premises and industrial parks. In addition, in May 2024, the State Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau issued the Guidance on Banking and Insurance Industries Doing a Good Job in the Five Financial Tasks, which emphasized strengthening financial support for major national technological goals as well as for small and medium-sized technology enterprises. Cushman & Wakefield expects that office demand in the Chinese mainland through 2025 will grow compared to 2024, with office rental levels in some cities bottoming out and stabilizing in the second half of the year.

Special-Purpose Bonds to Accelerate Market Stabilization and Reactivation of Existing Assets

This year’s Government Work Report includes “ensure stability in the real estate market and the stock market” in the overall requirements and policy orientations for economic and social development. The detailed discussion on the real estate sector remains in the objective titled “Preventing and Defusing Risks in Key Areas.” Key points regarding real estate include continuing efforts to stabilize the property market, adjusting restrictive measures according to local conditions,

accelerating the renovation of urban villages and older housing, and fully releasing potential demand for first homes and improved housing.

The Government Work Report sets the allocation of local government special-purpose bonds at RMB4.4 trillion, an increase of RMB500 billion on last year. The funds raised from these special-purpose bonds are to be used for investment construction, land acquisitions and reserves, and the acquisition of existing unsold housing, as well as resolving local government arrears to enterprises. This policy signals a significant expansion in fiscal expenditure. Local governments’ use of special bond funds to acquire developer land and completed projects is seen as key to restoring normalcy in the real estate market.

Guangdong Province has taken the lead in the bond project, issuing RMB30.7 billion in land reserve special bonds to repurchase idle land. As at February 22, the first batch of projects planned for idle land recovery exceeded 220 sites, with a total planned reserve price of more than RMB43 billion. The model may be promoted nationwide. This will help to revitalize inefficient land use, effectively alleviate the financial pressure of real estate companies, reduce market supply, and stabilize housing market prices. Additionally, the repurposing of reserved land can be optimized for urban land use.

As the government pays greater attention to the commercial office market, developers are expected to increase efforts to revitalize and renovate unfinished office buildings, together with older and inefficient office properties constructed in non-core areas. These measures are expected to partially ease supply pressures in the commercial office market.

Encouraging Foreign Investment to Lift En-Bloc Property Market Activity

The Government Work Report reiterates the need to promote orderly opening up in the internet and cultural sectors, expand opening up pilots in telecommunications, healthcare, and education, encourage foreign investors to increase reinvestment, and support participation in upstream and downstream industrial chain collaboration. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology data reveals that, by the end of 2024, 2,343 foreign enterprises had been approved to operate telecommunications businesses in China. Additionally, the 2025 China Business Environment Survey Report from the American Chamber of Commerce in China shows that nearly 70% of consumer industry respondents expect to increase investment in China in 2025. This reflects multinational companies’ general willingness and confidence in continuing to invest in and to deepen their presence in China.

Accelerating the Green Transformation Brings ESG to the Center of Asset Value

The 2025 Government Work Report outlines a blueprint for China’s high-quality development, providing a clear development path for corporate ESG practices and innovation. Against the backdrop of low-carbon transformation, practicing ESG concepts to form the core competitiveness of enterprises is a strategic choice to further promote sustainable and high-quality development.

Sabrina Wei, Cushman & Wakefield’s Chief Policy Analyst and Head of Research, North China, added, “The 2025 Government Work Report will focus development strategies on the long-term transformation of China’s national economy, rather than short-term risk responses. In the light of uncertainty in the external environment, the Chinese government has expanded fiscal and monetary support. The ‘dual engines’ of consumption combined with scientific and technological innovation will drive the recovery of the overall commercial real estate market. We expect the retail sector to directly benefit from policy dividends, while office and industrial park demand will gradually stabilize, and overall market activity should recommence growth. Asset revitalization and comprehensive management capabilities will be key to overcoming cyclical challenges.”

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core services of Valuation, Consulting, Project & Development Services, Capital Markets, Project & Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, and others. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn ().