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Boustead Projects wins $400m contract for public sector office complex

The deal follows three E&C contracts totalling over $550m.

PropNex unit clears legal hurdle as claimants drop $586k lawsuit

The claim involved alleged negligent misrepresentation and breach of duty of care.

Seatrium exits tugboats amidst $50m cost-cutting drive

This links multiple disposals across yards, vessels, and dock assets.

Seatrium avoids prosecution as High Court approves $140.3m settlement

The DPA is linked to Brazil’s Operation Car Wash corruption probe.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.43%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the top stock with a 3.84% increase.

HDB resale prices dip 0.1% in Q1

It was the first decline since Q2 2019.

DBS brand value hits $23.6b; Changi tops strength index at 91.2

Singapore brands cross $106.8b as DBS keeps top spot with 14-year lead.

Income Insurance hands $2.4b real estate mandate to CapitaLand Investment

It will manage Income Insurance’s Singapore assets and pursue APAC investments.

FairPrice locks prices on 300 items as disruptions bite

More household essentials kept stable as the price freeze widens.

Logistics rents outpace broader industrial segments on strong Q1 momentum

Some moderation in rental growth could emerge from regional competition.

Office market showed mixed signals in Q1

Capital values edge higher even as leasing demand weakens across office segments.

IHH Healthcare outlines sustainability roadmap to 2030 in strategy shift

For patients, the group aims to meet international benchmarks in clinical quality.

Sheng Siong bets on $520m warehouse project, reaffirms 70% dividend payout

It outlines expansion and cash strategy whilst AGM highlights governance pressure.

Ascott revamps tech backbone to power agentic commerce shift

It will collaborate with Accenture, Amadeus and EHL Hospitality Business School.

Retail rents ease in Singapore’s core, down 0.6% after gains

Meanwhile, prices of retail rents rose 2.2% in Q1.