Flexible workspace demand rises 5% in 2025: report

Singapore ranked 9th in 10 APAC cities that saw demand growth for flexible workspaces.

Singapore ranked ninth amongst the 10 cities in Asia Pacific (APAC) that experienced the biggest demand growth for flexible workspace in 2025.

The city-state recorded a 5% growth in 2025 compared to the year before, The Instant Group found.

“Singapore’s growth was fuelled by strong enterprise demand as occupiers balanced the need for premium workspace with greater agility,” the firm said in a release.

“In one of the region’s most competitive commercial markets, flexible models became a strategic way for businesses to secure quality space without long-term commitments,” it added.

Alongside APAC, the firm said that across the globe, flexible workspace adoption accelerated in 2025 as companies sought greater agility and reduced operational risk with offices designed to support hybrid work.

In the region, the group noted the rise of suburban work hubs closer to where employees live in 2025.

“We expect this momentum to accelerate well into 2026,” said Paul Marshall, executive director of The Instant Group, Managed Asia Pacific.

Singapore was followed by Taipei, Taiwan, with a 3% year-on-year (YoY) growth, as demand was driven by its small and medium enterprises and tech ecosystems.

Manila, Philippines, ranked first with a YoY growth of 51%, as the group observed demand from multinational and business process outsourcing firms and expanding commercial districts, which spurred the shift to flexible workspaces.

The Instant Group is an independent marketplace for flexible workspace with over 600 flex market experts working globally across more than 175 countries.

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