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After a few years of hybrid experimentation, Asia Pacific companies are rediscovering the value of the office.
Across the region, business confidence is strengthening. According to CBRE’s 2025 Asia Pacific Office Occupier Survey, 42% of surveyed firms now plan to expand their footprint over the next three years, while only about 20% expect to reduce space.
This finding signals changing sentiment, with the office increasingly viewed as a strategic hub for collaboration, culture and growth.
Several underlying drivers are revealed by the survey. Global Capability Centre (GCC)‑heavy markets such as India play an important role in occupiers’ portfolio strategies, while in Japan, companies are expanding again after consolidating space during the pandemic, supported by steady economic growth.
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In contrast, mainland China remains more cautious, with limited expansionary sentiment as occupiers balance economic uncertainty with the need for quality premises.