Markets & Investing

Singapore trails as $45t managers pivot to China and Japan

Singapore trails as $45t managers pivot to China and Japan

Only 11% of respondents chose Singapore as a top performer compared to 21% for China and Japan.

CAREIT deploys $1.92b proceeds for portfolio acquisition

$1.79b was applied to assets as loan drawdowns reach $404.8m

GMA Capital scales regional influence via UN Global Compact Singapore

The investment firm gains access to dialogue and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

UOB locks 3% rate in $850m AT1 capital grab

The bank raises $850m via perpetual debt, with payouts cancellable at its discretion.

Where to invest in 2026 as tariffs, AI, and currencies collide

Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.

F&N Treasury issues $125m notes at 2.6% fixed interest

The notes will mature on 20 January 2033 unless redeemed earlier.

Banks see STI climbing to 5,000–5,600

MAS committed $5b to its equity programme, with $3.6b already allocated.

Outbound investment hits $8.9b in Q4 after 119.1% jump

Knight Frank cites MSCI data as rising costs and skills gaps complicate overseas expansion.

Nam Lee EGM removes chair effective 9 January

The Board change followed the shareholders vote at extraordinary meeting.

CapitaLand invests in ALP, develops 5.1-hectare Singapore facility

It is expanding logistics into other markets and developing the facility for about $260m.

Grab and GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across Southeast Asia

Three AION models roll out across six markets

FCT secures $400m green term loan, revolving credit facility

The prepayment clause applies if Frasers management or shareholding conditions change.

mm2 subsidiary faces $200,000 demand from creditor

Payment required within seven days of the letter.