Markets & Investing
Lendlease REIT raises $280m from oversubscribed private placement
Lendlease REIT raises $280m from oversubscribed private placement
The proceeds will fund its 70% PLQ Mall stake acquisition.
CDL Hospitality Trusts launches $1.5b multicurrency debt programme
Proceeds from the issuance will be used to refinance existing borrowings, among others.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reports BlackRock’s exit as substantial shareholder
The global asset manager reduced its stake below 5% following share disposal.
PLife REIT profit climbs 10% on Japan and France acquisitions
The higher nursing home income lifted Q3 performance and distributions.
SIA Engineering H1 profit up 21% to $83.3m
Its associate gains lifted earnings as interim dividend declared at 2.5 cents.
Seatrium divests platform supply vessels for $77m
Sale supports focus on core operations and capital efficiency.
Grab Q3 revenue climbs 22% to $1.14b as profit improves
Stronger on-demand and financial services lift quarterly performance.
China Aviation Oil sees no impact from CNAF’s restructuring plan
Move expected to leave China Aviation Oil’s operations unaffected.
NetLink NBN Trust reports $207.1m revenue for H1 FY2026
Profit drops 10% as higher depreciation offsets project-driven revenue gains.
Moomoo to open first retail stores across lendlease malls
Permanent outlets at 313@somerset (939 sq ft) and Jem (739 sq ft) are scheduled to open later this year.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT invests $1.31b in accretive acquisitions
The REIT invested in five properties.
Gran Tierra Energy reports $23m net profit in Q3
This was linked to lower costs and stable production.
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Singapore REITs are seen to benefit from lower rates as policy reforms boost market depth.
CapitaLand India Trust net income surges 10% to $172.1m in Q3
This was partially offset by an increase in total property expenses.
SGX RegCo implements key reforms to equities listing framework
SGX RegCo has also launched a new public consultation on proposals to consolidate listing review responsibilities.
Investors eye Singapore shophouses amidst easing rates, property policy shift
Cuts to U.S. rates and new local stamp duty rules drive renewed shophouse demand.
Mapletree Logistics Trust's NPI falls 3.2% YoY in Q2
This was mainly due to foreign exchange impact from weaker regional currencies.
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