Markets & Investing
SG leads in Southeast Asia's private equity funding in Q1
SG leads in Southeast Asia's private equity funding in Q1
Yinson Production Offshore Private Limited Energy had a $1.3b (US$1b) investment.
Rently raises $3m to scale Asia presence
The funding round was led by impact investor Orange Bloom.
DBS, OCBC, and UOB’s STI weight rises to 52.1% in April
The three banks delivered an average total return of 107%.
EC World REIT net property income falls 53.7% in Q1
The group is currently looking to sell some of its assets to pay off debts.
Manulife US REIT reports lower occupancy rate in Q1
The REIT recently sold a property for $173.55m.
City Developments approves share purchase mandate
The offer price for each preference share will be $0.78 in cash.
Sinarmas Land defends IFA valuation in Lyon Investment privitisation offer
SGXRegCo is questioning how the IFA derived the 20% to 22% holding discount figure.
Paragon REIT puts unit trading on hold
This is ahead of the buyout developments.
Link unveils corporate branding refresh
Link will have a new logo as well as a refreshed identity for Link REIT.
SGX adds Jefferies SG as new Issue Manager
It has more than 40 offices globally and offers services including investment banking.
Frasers Property, Frasers Hospitality Trust announced a trading halt
Reports said Frasers Property is planning to take the trust private.
OUE acquires 3.19% stake in Gemdale Properties for $24.5m
It involved 530 million ordinary shares.
CDL fails bid to take Millennium & Copthorne Hotels private
This is despite raising its offer from $1.76 to $2.20 per share.
Manulife US REIT sells Atlanta property for $173.55m to pay off debts
This is approximately 58% of its 2026 debts.
Granite Asia secures $250m in backing for Libra credit fund
The commitments were made ahead of the fund’s official launch and include backing from Asian sovereign wealth funds.
Asia Pacific investment volume drops 18% in Q1 2025
The region recorded US$26.4b in total real estate investment during the quarter, down 18% YoY.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT reports 10.4% rental reversion in Q3 2025
Tenant retention rate was at 87.9%.
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