Markets & Investing
Jardine C&C reports lower contributions from most businesses in Q1
Currency depreciation contributed to the downturn.
CapitaLand Investment’s Q1 revenue drops 24% YoY
CLI reported a total revenue of $496m.
Temasek’s Seviora to appoint Gabriel Lim as CEO in September
Lim joined the group on 1 May 2025 as CEO-designate.
Stoneweg EREIT secures unitholders’ approval for proposed stapling
The proposal will combine Stoneweg EREIT and Stoneweg European Business Trust.
UNDP, Trigger to boost SDG startup investments in landmark deal
It seeks to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of capital flows to mission-driven ventures.
Strong retail buying emerges as STI plunges
The STI sharply declined 14.6% before partially recovering 12.9%.
SG investors outpace Asia on climate action, lag in governance, climate solutions
They are ahead in recognising climate risks and opportunities (89%).
Sinarmas Land privatisation offer ‘not fair’ but ‘reasonable’—IFA
They also recommend that shareholders accept the offer.
Keppel DC REIT subsidiary acquires $100m green loan facility
The loan is guaranteed by Perpetual (Asia) Limited.
OUE REIT net property income dips 12.1% in Q1 2025
Revenue was also down 11.9%.
CCCS approves Omnicon’s proposed IPG acquisition
The acquisition will not infringe section 54 of the Competition Act 2004.
Singapore ranks fourth in 2025 global crypto hub index
The city-state placed fourth globally, following Ljubljana, Hong Kong, and Zurich.
CDL raises offer to $2.20 for MCK
This is higher than its initial January bid of $1.76 (NZ$2.25).
Azalea secures $344m for Altrium PE Fund III
With this milestone, Altrium's total assets under management have topped $3b (US$2.3b).
Paragon REIT unitholders approves privitisation
The REIT is expected to delist on 6 June 2025.
Singapore sees 16% YoY rise in Q1 investments: JLL
Singapore recorded $2.8b (US$2.2b) in investments for the period.
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