Singapore

GLS site demand remains high as competition ramps up

All tenders launched since July have attracted over 6 bidders, said Huttons Asia.

Meeting rooms top demand in flex offices

Expectations in spaces are influenced by hybrid work arrangements and employee preference.   

HDI Global names Peter Schraa as head of marine in Singapore

Schraa is tasked with further developing the insurer’s marine portfolio in the city.

GIC, Brookfield enter $3.442b deal to acquire National Storage REIT

The buyout was considered the largest take-private deal of an Australian real estate firm.

Citigroup says UltraGreen.ai share purchases have stabilised

The 5 million shares were priced from $1.85 to $1.88.

Retail sales rise 4.5% to $4.4b in October

This is thanks to growth in F&B, recreational goods, and watches and jewellery.

Businesses adopt AI but lack clear risk ownership: report

About 25% reported that not a single person or function manages AI risk in their organisation.

Singapore leads Asia Pacific in flexible office desk premiums: report

Flexible office space in city-state averages $1,035 per month.  

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.25%; Top stock is DFIRG USD

DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 4.33% increase.

DBS sees tokenised finance as future

Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest barrier.

Private residential rents to rise on student demand, tight supply

Demand for units in Q32025, 2026 may be spurred by international students and subdued new residential completions. 

IndustrialMind.ai raises $1.6m to boost factory efficiency

Its AI Engineer can monitor production lines to detect anomalies and suggest fixes.

Over one-third of SEA’s top employers have SG presence

Capella Hotels, ST Telemedia, DHL, amongst others, ranked high in the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Singapore becomes APAC’s third-richest billionaire market

The city-state's billionaire wealth rose 66.4% to $335.4 b in 2025.