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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.95%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.95%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 0.48% increase.
Office workers raise concerns as flexibility gaps widen
Gaps persist in access to outdoor areas, wellness zones, recharge spaces, and creative collaboration environments.
Bukit Timah freehold hilltop estate launched for sale at $55m
The land parcel was priced at $2,273.57 per square foot.
Singapore Paincare dispute settled
The company returned $450,000 security under agreed terms.
Hongkong Land trims net debt as capital recycling progresses
Divestments and buybacks strengthen balance sheet ahead of year-end
ComfortDelGro announces Deputy CEO’s retirement
White named CFO as Koh prepares retirement
NODX forecast to grow 2.5% as trade slows
Declines in non-electronics exports dragged growth in the third quarter.
IREIT Global reports 89% portfolio occupancy
Its portfolio was valued at $1.30b (€859.8m) as at 30 September.
Coliwoo forms JV to convert REHAU Building
It will be turned into a co-living asset.
Employers plan pay rises as 2026 talent demand stays strong
More than half, or 55%, plan to hire contractors in 2026, mainly for short-term or project-based needs (74%).
Private home prices projected to rise 2.5%- 4.5% in 2026
The resale market is expected to remain steady, with volumes ranging between 14,000 and 15,000 units.
Private residential rents edge up 1.1% in Q3
Year-on-year, three-bedroom rents rose 3.0% whilst five-bedroom rents declined 2.3%.
Investor sentiment improves in Asia Pacific as Singapore draws capital
In Singapore, the office and data centre segments are receiving particular attention.
Legacy systems, compliance risks slow AI network readiness in SG
Partners expect the most growth in areas such as AI-powered observability and diagnostics (48%).
Rental volumes ease in October as condo rents rise 2.5% YoY
HDB rents remain 1.8% higher than a year earlier.
Singapore SMBs race to adopt AI amidst growing gaps
Skills shortages, unclear strategies, and poor data readiness threaten to slow AI adoption.
OCBC enables direct transfers with 8 new e-wallet partners
Customers in Singapore can now directly transfer money to 10 e-wallets.
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