Markets & Investing
Can logistics and data centres sustain industrial REIT growth?
Can logistics and data centres sustain industrial REIT growth?
S-REITs make up around 10% of SGX total market capitalisation.
Ever Glory United launches public offer of up to 2 million shares
The offer opens 11 December ahead of expected listing.
UltraGreen.ai director buys 180,000 shares for $250,200
A lead independent director acquires 180,000 shares through UBS-managed trust.
Proposed Singapore Paincare buyout ends after scheme conditions lapse
Financing confirmation were withdrawn after the expiry of UOB facilities.
OCBC takes equity stake in Esteel’s $1.9b hot briquetted iron plant plan
The US$1.5b development will have the capacity to produce about 2.5 million tonnes of hot briquetted iron a year.
Savills Singapore acquires majority stake in Alpina for $40m
Purchase adds engineering expertise to Savills’ regional services network
DFI expects 11–15% profit CAGR through 2028
It also raised its dividend payout ratio to 70%.
Investment volumes in 2026 set to surpass 2025 levels
As 2025 YTD investments hit $28b, already beating last year’s $25b.
Infinity Development Holdings raises $13.7m in SGX listing
Its post-placement market capitalisation is $123.5m.
MAS taps Manulife for $5b equity dev’t programme
The programme aims to boost investors and liquidity in the city-state’s market.
Sanli raises $10m with 38-million share placement
The net proceeds will support execution of project pipelines.
UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme
The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.
MetaOptics raises $4.85m to expand metalens production capacity
The placement supports its capital base and working-capital needs.
LHN earnings fall 58% after $17.9m fair-value loss reversal
Its adjusted pre-tax profit rose 33% to $45.7m.
Marco Polo Marine’s net profit rises 170% in FY2025
Extraordinary reversals drove earnings as adjusted profit edged lower.
Frasers announces redemption of $300m perpetual securities
This is under the firm’s $5b multicurrency debt issuance programme.
Straco posts $10.7m net profit in Q3
Profit attributable to shareholders fell 8% YoY.
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