Core Viewpoint - The H-share market has seen several listed REITs report mid-term performance, with most experiencing a decline in revenue and net property income growth, while the hotel and tourism sectors in mainland China have shown strong performance [1][5]. Group 1: REITs Performance - Most listed REITs reported a decline in revenue and net property income, with specific examples including: - Yuexiu REIT reported total revenue of 966 million RMB, down 6.6% year-on-year, and net property income of 679 million RMB, down 8.6% [3]. - Link REIT achieved revenue of 855 million HKD, down 2% year-on-year, with net property income of approximately 613 million HKD, down 3.2% [3]. - Sunshine REIT reported revenue of 391 million HKD, down 4.8%, and net property income of approximately 307 million HKD, down 5.4% [3]. - SF REIT achieved revenue of approximately 230 million HKD, up 3.4%, and net property income of approximately 192 million HKD, up 6% [3]. Group 2: Sector Analysis - The performance of different property sectors shows challenges: - Office, retail, and logistics sectors continue to face pressure, with declining occupancy rates reported [5][7]. - Yuexiu REIT's overall occupancy rate was approximately 82.2%, down 1.8 percentage points year-on-year [6]. - Sunshine REIT's overall occupancy rate was 89.2%, down about 2 percentage points from the beginning of the period [6]. - Conversely, the hotel and tourism sectors have performed well, with notable revenue increases: - Guangzhou IFC's serviced apartments achieved record revenue of 603 million RMB, and the Four Seasons Hotel in Guangzhou reported record room revenue of 190 million RMB, with an average occupancy rate of 80.1%, up 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [7]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The inclusion of REITs in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is seen as a significant breakthrough for capital market connectivity, potentially enhancing market activity and liquidity [1]. - The financing costs for several REITs have decreased, which may alleviate pressure on distributable income: - Yuexiu REIT reported a financing cost of 403 million RMB, down 13.5% year-on-year [8]. - Sunshine REIT's weighted average financing cost decreased from 4.2% to 3.7% year-on-year [8]. - Link REIT's financing cost decreased by 12.6% to 173 million HKD [8].

Core Viewpoint - Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (00405.HK) reported strong half-year results for 2025, with total operating income of 966 million RMB and a net property income of 679 million RMB, achieving an overall occupancy rate of 82.2% [2][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The total operating income for the first half of 2025 was 966 million RMB, with a net property income of 679 million RMB [2]. - The operating income from office properties contributed 55% of total revenue, amounting to 532 million RMB, with a new signed area of 48,822 m², reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.5% [2]. - The financing cost decreased by 13.5% year-on-year, saving 63 million RMB, with the average financing cost reaching a near three-year low [4]. Group 2: Segment Performance - Hotel and apartment revenue accounted for 26% of total income, with Guangzhou IFC Ascott serviced apartments achieving record revenue of 60.3 million RMB due to increased occupancy rates [3]. - The Guangzhou Four Seasons Hotel capitalized on foreign high-net-worth clientele, generating 190 million RMB in room revenue, with an average occupancy rate of 80.1%, up by 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The Guangzhou White Horse Clothing Market reported an operating income of 109 million RMB, maintaining a 95% occupancy rate, and facilitated procurement worth 140 million RMB [3]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - The fund's management has actively optimized its financial structure, increasing the proportion of RMB financing to 72%, up by 31 percentage points year-on-year [4]. - In July 2023, the fund successfully issued 600 million RMB in three-year Panda bonds at a low interest rate of 2.70%, marking a significant milestone as the first listed REITs Panda bond issuance globally [4]. - Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, the fund aims to enhance asset value and maintain high-quality development amidst external uncertainties [4].

Group 1 - The S-REITs sector in Singapore experienced a decline of 6.2% due to the imposition of tariffs in early April, with a year-to-date total return of only 0.4%, underperforming the Straits Times Index and MSCI Singapore Index by 4.3% and 11.0% respectively [1] - The overall distribution per unit (DPU) for the S-REITs sector decreased by 2.8% year-on-year, with 7 out of 10 funds meeting market expectations, 1 exceeding expectations, and 2 falling short [1] - Notable declines in DPU exceeding 10% were observed in Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, SingPost Logistics Trust, and Mapletree Logistics Trust, attributed to high borrowing costs, unfavorable exchange rates, and reduced income from asset disposals [1] Group 2 - Institutional investors have seen a net outflow of approximately 495 million SGD from the S-REITs sector this year, particularly during the tense trade situation in early April, leading them to favor more defensive sectors such as telecommunications and non-cyclical consumer goods [1] - Singapore's OCBC Investment Research recommends investors to selectively choose high-quality stocks, particularly those with potential for distribution growth and strong asset portfolios, highlighting specific S-REITs such as CLAR, CICT, KDCREIT, and PLIFE [2] - By early 2025, the S-REITs market in Singapore is projected to rank second in Asia, with a total market capitalization of approximately 82 billion SGD, accounting for about 10% of the total market capitalization of the Singapore Exchange [2]