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Asia-Pacific News 18 October 2025 - 29 October 2025

Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Frenzy: Billions Pour In Despite Mixed Hotel Recovery

Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Frenzy: Billions Pour In Despite Mixed Hotel Recovery

APAC Hotel Deals Surge Toward New Highs Asia-Pacific hotel investment activity has surged in 2025, setting the stage for one of the strongest deal years on record. By the end of August, hotel transaction volumes hit US$12.1 billion – a figure that nearly eclipses the pace of last year’s record haul realestateasia.com. Despite a slow start to the year, deal-making accelerated in recent months as buyer and seller expectations realigned. “Investors are ready and interested in deals,” observed Jesper Palmqvist of STR, describing 2025 as a “mixed year” where capital is eager even if performance hasn’t fully rebounded costar.com. Real
Indonesia’s $9B Chinese Fighter Jet Deal Shocks the World

Indonesia’s $9B Chinese Fighter Jet Deal Shocks the World

Indonesia’s abrupt pivot to Chinese fighters has captured global attention. Defense analysts say it underscores Jakarta’s insistence on strategic autonomy. “Foreign actors can spread disinformation, but at the end of the day, Indonesia buys what it chooses,” writes analyst Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat asiatimes.com. In practice, Jakarta is “quietly demonstrating that strategic autonomy is possible” – fielding the latest jets from East and West while balancing great-power pressures asiatimes.com. For now, Southeast Asian neighbors and global arms makers will be watching closely how this deal unfolds and how it reshapes the region’s airpower balance. Sources: Official statements and budget documents; reporting
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