Markets & Investing

S-REITs diverge as rental reversion offsets occupancy softness

Stronger leasing spreads mask soft occupancy and rising cost pressures across S-REITs.

Mapletree Industrial Trust full-year DPU falls 6.3%

Revenue declined after portfolio divestments.

Hong Leong Asia plans $145m share placement

Most proceeds will support corporate activities.

Singapore sees $197b FDI inflow in 2025

The largest contributors were the US, the Netherlands, Ireland, Mainland China, and the UK.

MAS gives nod to BlackRock ASEAN equity strategy under EQDP

It will invest across ASEAN, with around half allocated to Singapore equities and SME exposure focus.

MoneyMax raises $44.3m in placement ahead of SGX Mainboard transfer

The company aims to complete its listing transfer by the first week of May.

War risks trigger 'flight-to-quality' in Singapore industrial market

AI-linked prime assets outperform as logistics costs squeeze older business parks.

DBS brand value hits $23.6b; Changi tops strength index at 91.2

Singapore brands cross $106.8b as DBS keeps top spot with 14-year lead.

Sheng Siong bets on $520m warehouse project, reaffirms 70% dividend payout

It outlines expansion and cash strategy whilst AGM highlights governance pressure.

Kin Global IPO sees demand rise fourfold ahead of SGX listing

It received heavy retail response with public tranche oversubscribed at 29.5x ahead of debut.

ISDN trims stake in AR Robotics as Trinity and Soradynamics joins ownership

Trinity and Soradynamics will own 40% and 30% of AR Robotics, respectively.

SGX RegCo opens consultation on new disclosure standards for listed companies

The proposal sets requirements for IR policies, KPIs and dividend disclosures in annual reports.

Electronics exports drive NODX up 15.3% as surplus widens in March

CGS International flags AI-driven electronics strength amidst softer non-electronics exports.

Singapore remains ESR-REIT’s core as portfolio strategy evolves

The manager outlines portfolio repositioning, higher hedging and divestment plan ahead of AGM.