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RHB maintains overweight rating on Johor plantation sector amidst ESG gains
RHB maintains overweight rating on Johor plantation sector amidst ESG gains
Analysts cited robust earnings growth driven by rising palm oil prices.
Industrial sales decline in Q1
Multi-user factories and warehouses dropped during the period.
Inflation hits four-year low of 0.5% in March
CPI-All Items inflation came in at 0.9% y-o-y in March, unchanged from the month before.
Flexible roles rise over 66% YoY in March
Security and research roles saw the sharpest rise of 24%.
Frasers Hospitality Trust reviews business strategy
There is no certainty that any change will materialise.
CDL raises offer to $2.20 for MCK
This is higher than its initial January bid of $1.76 (NZ$2.25).
Singapore, Fiji strengthen ties amidst global uncertainty
The two countries will deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and connectivity.
Green jobs rise 27% YoY in March: report
On a month-on-month basis, green job postings rose by 12%.
BRC Asia acquires 55% stake in Southern Steel unit for $18.2m
BRC Asia buys 12.88 million ordinary shares in Southern Steel Mesh.
CBD Grade A office vacancies decline in Q1
Average monthly rents of overall CBD Grade A offices in Savills' basket rose by 0.4% QoQ.
Azalea secures $344m for Altrium PE Fund III
With this milestone, Altrium's total assets under management have topped $3b (US$2.3b).
Keppel REIT’s net property income up 13.3% in Q1
Thanks to better property performance in the CBD.
Paragon REIT unitholders approves privitisation
The REIT is expected to delist on 6 June 2025.
Guocoland signs $51.4m JV with Hong Leong
The agreement is for the development of a land parcel at Tengah Garden Avenue.
Maybank, PUJB to aid SMEs in Johor-SG special eco zone
The partnership follows rising demand for Halal-certified services and products.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.99%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 4.26% increase.
Nearly half of travellers aware of tourism’s impact on local communities
68% want their travel spending to benefit local communities.
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