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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.14%; Top stock is DFI Retail

DFI Retail Group is the top stock with a 4.84% increase.

Trade steadies as tech offsets export swings: analysts

Non-oil re-exports jumped 15% YoY in December, with a surge to the US, Nomura said.

Astrea 8 hits $1.68B NAV amidst PE distribution phase

Portfolio cash returns trim NAV whilst leverage stays controlled.

Changi Airport deploys first fleet of fully driverless baggage tractors

Two autonomous vehicles now link T1 and T4, with the fleet set to hit 24 by 2027.

Deepfake fraud explodes 1,500% in 2025 amidst AI-led attack to ID systems

Sumsub warns deepfakes bypass Singapore identity checks.

Northern population’s 27% boom to offset Johor Bahru spending leak: FCT

Rising prices in JB and 50,000 new local units offer a buffer against retail leakage.

Keppel REIT manager buys 49.38 million units as stake stays flat

Its direct holding rose to 264.08 million units after the on-market purchase.

Jumbo invests $20m in Tai Seng logistics hub

The move secures operational stability.

HealthBank issues 7.75 million shares for Tranche 2 placement

The company’s issued and paid-up share capital increased to 109.8 million ordinary shares from 102 million.

UltraGreen.ai targets Asia as 5-point plan shifts to AI imaging

Asia-focused expansion and global outreach key to growth strategy.

Mapletree locks in SP Group for HarbourFront cooling network

The 5-building link will slash 13,700 tonnes of carbon and save 5% in annual costs.

Coliwoo secures KSS rent-to-own deal for 380-unit redevelopment

Redevelopment plans at 159 Jalan Loyang Besar will transform the site into a resort-style chalet.

Frasers Property redeems $300m in perpetual securities

The company effected payment of the redemption price on 19 January 2026.

Singapore Life liquidates $550m in subordinated debt

The redeemed notes will cancelled and delisted from SGX.

UOB logs ‘highest’ Copilot usage amidst 40-branch rollout

Specialised digital assistants now manage product inquiries across Singapore.

Electric Incat Hydromover 2.0 vessel begins cargo delivery to ships in Singapore Strait

It is transporting light cargo to vessels anchored in the strait waiting to dock at the city-state’s port.