Singapore
CapitaLand Ascott expands Japan portfolio with 3 new rental assets
The transaction adds 233 units with 95% occupancy in Japan.
Singapore mulls Digital Infrastructure Act as cloud and data centre risks increase
The proposal will strengthen the security of the "key nodes" of its economy—cloud services and data centres.
CDL Hospitality Trusts issues $100m 4% perpetual securities
Issued under $1.5b multicurrency debt programme.
DBS’ $72m loan to PLife REIT to finance elder care in Japan
The loan follows the REIT’s Sustainable Finance Framework.
Sunpower to pay $3.27m on 7% convertible bonds
Record date set for 23 March 2026.
Deal activity in 'tariff-resistant' sectors revived by IPOs, market consolidations
Singapore's dormant telecommunications sector is expected to awaken.
Singapore allocates $235m to build green workforce
The government aims to slash carbon emissions by 50 million tonnes through this new labour framework.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.15%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the top stock with a 2.47% increase.
Monday Wrap: Surplus strain, delivery challenges, and expansion headwinds
Firms are prioritising growth, though talent retention remains a major obstacle.
Banking and finance sector drives 41% of office demand as CBD tightens
The government and insurance sectors follow the ranking.
Travel market seen at $6.9b by 2034
IMARC projects 4.28% annual growth from 2026 to 2034.
Domestic wholesale sales dip 1.1% as furniture and construction trades slump
Foreign and domestic wholesale sales show quarter-on-quarter growth.
Insurance market to soar $146.62b by 2030 on rising consumer awareness, strong economy
It is projected to post a 9.7% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
iX Biopharma gets SGX nod to list 75.8 million shares in $6m placement
The company entered a placement agreement with OCBC.
Livingstone Health unit to acquire Wellington Pte. Ltd. for $1.33m
The acquisition involves $679k upfront and profit-based earn-outs.
Singapore Index Fund grows by 19% as assets reach $59m in H2 2025
Financial stocks accounted for 54.4% of the portfolio.
Commentary
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Transformation without disruption: Your Existing ERP is an accelerant to business innovation
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Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices
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