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Industrial production strength lifts 2026 outlook but sector risks persist
Electronics and precision lead gains, whilst chemicals and offshore weigh on outlook.
S-REITs diverge as rental reversion offsets occupancy softness
Stronger leasing spreads mask soft occupancy and rising cost pressures across S-REITs.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.55%; Top stock is UOL Group Limited
UOL Group Limited is the top stock with a 1.41% increase.
Finance and insurance sector controls 71.6% of Singapore assets
Other sectors remain dwarfed by finance holdings of $10.3t.
Aspial Lifestyle to move listing to SGX Mainboard
Trading will start on 4 May.
Hong Leong Asia plans $145m share placement
Most proceeds will support corporate activities.
Mapletree Industrial Trust full-year DPU falls 6.3%
Revenue declined after portfolio divestments.
Seatrium raises $400m in debut bond issue, demand 1.7 times covered
This will be used for refinancing, capital spending and working capital under $3b programme.
Singapore sees $197b FDI inflow in 2025
The largest contributors were the US, the Netherlands, Ireland, Mainland China, and the UK.
Singapore ranks 6th globally, tops APAC for A&E talent: Savills
However, firms are urged to be more deliberate in office space use amidst rising costs.
MPA renews SMU tie-up as maritime talent race intensifies
Maritime training links expand as Singapore and China align on digital and green shipping capabilities.
MAS gives nod to BlackRock ASEAN equity strategy under EQDP
It will invest across ASEAN, with around half allocated to Singapore equities and SME exposure focus.
Stalled US-Iran talks to keep energy costs elevated into H2
Investors are also urged to focus on gas sourcing, not just headline LNG prices.
Sharpa and JTC drive AI robotics growth in Punggol Digital District
They will support robot testing, innovation lab and use-case deployment of Sharpa’s North autonomous robots.
Two-thirds of Gen Zs say firms not prepared for their needs: Robert Walters
Whilst most firms are open to hiring them, 4% remain hesitant—the highest in SEA.
EMA calls for proposals on geothermal feasibility study
The study will assess technical, environmental and commercial viability of next-generation geothermal systems.
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