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CapitaLand and Hongkong Land eye Singapore’s Marina One tower

Bloomberg Markets •
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Potential buyers have emerged for Marina One, the 46‑storey office tower that anchors Singapore’s Marina Bay precinct. Sources say CapitaLand Group Pte and Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. are among the firms circling the asset, which has become a benchmark for mixed‑use development in the city‑state’s central business district. Their interest signals appetite for premium grade‑A space amid a tightening supply pipeline.

Marina One’s strategic location offers direct access to the MRT network, waterfront promenades and a suite of amenities that command premium rents. Investors eyeing the property anticipate that ownership could unlock value through lease‑up of vacant floors and potential repositioning of retail components. The bid process, still confidential, is expected to involve a multi‑billion‑dollar valuation given the tower’s iconic status.

Should either CapitaLand or Hongkong Land secure the deal, the transaction would reinforce their portfolios with a marquee asset and could reshape competition for high‑end office space in Singapore. Existing tenants may face renegotiated terms, while the broader market could see a ripple effect on lease pricing for comparable towers. The outcome will set a benchmark for future CBD asset sales.