Singapore
Manulife US REIT dissolves Sacramento subsidiary
Manulife US REIT dissolves Sacramento subsidiary
The company said the divestment won’t have a significant impact on REIT finances.
Singapore economy expands 5.7% in Q4 2025, full-year growth at 4.8%
Manufacturing-led rebound lifted quarterly growth, whilst services expanded steadily.
Prestige landed homes sales reports 20% growth in H2 2025
The high-end landed home market grew despite cautious leasing.
Sembcorp secures investment license for 490-hectare industrial park
The VSIP Ninh Xuan is positioned near deep-sea ports, major expressways, and airports.
Sembcorp buys ReNew Sun Bright to tap into India solar
ReNew operates a 300-MW solar power project located in Rajasthan, India.
Seatrium, Maersk affiliate settle vessel dispute
The affiliate will pay the remaining balance $463.65m (US$360m) for the wind turbine installation vessel.
LTA grants Geolah, Trans-Cab three-year ride-hailing licences
The two operators met the authority’s standards on safety and service.
Keppel DC REIT secures 10-year lease extension for $350m
The weighted average land lease expiry extends to 25 years.
Singapore PMI inches up to 50.3 in December
This was driven by growth in new orders and factory output.
Human resources functions to evolve in 2026 with wider AI adoption
35% of Singapore companies plan to improve payroll transparency over the next two to three years.
SG ranks 9th in APAC flexible workspace demand growth in 2025
Enterprise demand supports flex uptake in a competitive office market.
Private home prices projected to rise 3% in 2026
Lower interest rates cuts mortgage costs and supports buyer demand.
Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Success is best measured through operational KPIs rather than novelty.
Firms to adopt flexible, accessible offices in 2026
Hybrid setups and 15-minute workplaces are seen to boost employee engagement.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.18%; Top stock is CityDev
CityDev is the top stock with a 4.04% increase.
Organisations miss 55% productivity gains from AI adoption
AI used widely, yet productivity gains remain untapped.
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