The 2Q 2013 Asia Pacific office market overview indicates slower economic growth across the region, with a notable decline in office rents in Beijing and a mixed performance in other major cities like Shanghai and Hong Kong. Key markets such as Jakarta and Manila showed rental growth, while transaction volumes in the investment market reflected cautious investor sentiment due to potential interest rate hikes. The outlook suggests rents may increase over the next year, but at a slower pace, amid continued uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment.