News

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.