News
Keppel REIT’s net property income up 13.3% in Q1
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.
RHB downgrades Singapore banks to Neutral on weaker outlook
Banks are expected to feel pressure across several fronts, including lending, interest income, and non-interest revenue.
CGS cuts 2025 GDP forecast to 1.6% amidst tariff risks
The firm emphasised that Singapore’s ability to offer new concessions is limited, given its already liberalised trade framework.
Singapore sees 16% YoY rise in Q1 investments: JLL
Singapore recorded $2.8b (US$2.2b) in investments for the period.
Carousell says its users avoided 153,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2023
Carousell Group linked this to users choosing pre-owned over new items.
Nearly half of travellers aware of tourism’s impact on local communities
68% want their travel spending to benefit local communities.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.99%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 4.26% increase.
Singapore sees 16% YoY rise in Q1 investments: JLL
Singapore recorded $2.8b (US$2.2b) in investments for the period.
Consumer inflation expectations rise even as official indicators remain steady
CPIex rose 5% in March, up from 4.4% in December last year.
Singapore strengthens regional trade with ASEAN-Australia-NZ pact
The agreement creates a free trade area for more than 703 million people.
Johor-Singapore SEZ shows value of cooperation: Gan
The Deputy Prime Minister recently spoke at the JS-SEZ Joint Business and Investment Forum.
Meta appoints Nicole Tan as new country director for Singapore
Her appointment will take effect on 2 June.
Cushman & Wakefield taps Matthew Bouw as the new chief executive for APAC, EMEA
His appointment will take effect from 1 May.
ESR-REIT’s NPI up 31.3% YoY in Q1
This was mainly attributed to the full quarter contributions from its “on-strategy” acquisitions.
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