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COTD: Co-living space surges as inventory rises 17%

Since 2022, the sector has recorded $1.4b in transaction volumes.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reports BlackRock’s exit as substantial shareholder

The global asset manager reduced its stake below 5% following share disposal.

Khoon Group names new directors after resignation of chairman, CEO

The board reshuffle marks next phase of management transition.

Scammers to face caning under proposed criminal law amendments

The Ministry of Home Affairs recorded almost 20,000 scam cases in the first half of 2025.

Parliament passes bill providing workplace dispute platform

The bill, which ensures that disputes between workers and employers are tackled fairly, will take effect in end-2027.

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.

AIMS REIT posts 1.1% DPU increase in H1

Its net property income also increased by 1.1% YoY to $68.4m.

Lendlease REIT proposes $270m private placement

Issue price of $0.697 and $0.616 per new unit to raise the $270m proceeds.

Three prime strata assets launched for sale from $3m to $10.5m

The most valuable of the three is an industrial canteen at Premier@Kaki Bukit, with a guide price of $10.5m.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.49%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson Holdings

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is the top stock with a 2.22% increase.

Singapore firms most confident globally in ransomware readiness: survey

Singapore also recorded the highest use of lateral movement by attackers once inside a network at 53%.

Luxury home sales in CCR jump over 20% in Q3

The total value of deals reached $1.725b, a 25.7% increase from $1.372b in Q2.

Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands

Brands plan to allocate between 25% and 50% of affiliate budgets to influencer-led partnerships.

$1b Therme Singapore wellness attraction to rise at Marina South Coast

The four-hectare site will offer visitors thermal pools, landscapes, art installations, and health technologies.