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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.17%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD

HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.45% increase.

Office market resilient in Q4 2025 amidst tight occupancy

Strong demand keeps prime CBD offices nearly fully occupied.

CUB, Enterprise Singapore support $190m ORV for Marco Polo

Marco Polo Marine poised for growth through the strategic partnership, CEO says.

FCT secures $400m green term loan, revolving credit facility

The prepayment clause applies if Frasers management or shareholding conditions change.

Bank of Singapore grows DPM assets 20% in 2025

China, Hong Kong, Malaysia clients drove the DPM growth.

Westlite Mandai adds 3,696 beds, total hits 9,986

The expansion aims to strengthen CAREIT’s purpose-built worker accommodation portfolio.

66% of Gen Zs plan job moves in 2026, report says

Recruiters report tougher hiring as AI reshapes screening.

OUE REIT says Salesforce Tower deal not yet final

Its investment unit said it is only currently negotiating with Mitsubishi Estate Asia. 

SFA replaces A–D grades with new SAFE framework

The framework will cover 45,000 food establishments.

mm2 subsidiary faces $200,000 demand from creditor

Payment required within seven days of the letter.

Singapore dominates Southeast Asia tech funding in 2025

Large Singapore-linked transactions included Princeton Digital Group’s US$1.3b Series C.

Food logistics facility at Jalan Besut launches freezer space for lease

CBRE said the space can accommodate about 7,000 to 10,000 pallet positions. 

Singlife consolidates 1,200 employees into Straits View site

The insurer now occupies about 74,000 square feet across three floors.

Singapore leads AI anxiety as firms race to adopt new technologies

Singapore leaders were also among the most focused on agentic AI, with 40.8% ranking it a top priority.

Singapore businesses struggle with rising costs in overseas expansion: report

On workforce readiness, skills mismatches (57%) and mobility barriers (35%) were the main obstacles to building globally capable teams. 

Core CBD office rents in Singapore rise in Q4 on tight vacancy

Colliers forecasts 2%–4% rental growth in 2026 for Core CBD Premium and Grade A assets.