Djan Magbanua
STI brushes historic 5,000 but risks 4,300 plunge amidst US-Iran tensions
STI brushes historic 5,000 but risks 4,300 plunge amidst US-Iran tensions
Investor sentiment is dominated by the Middle East tensions.
Singapore hit by 2.7m remote-access attacks as hackers weaponise IT tools
Brute-force scripts turn remote-work tools into entry points for ransomware.
Shophouse sales hit near three-decade low as investors become more selective
More than 60% of shophouses sold in Q1 2026 were less than $5m,
iX restructures consumer-facing business to pursue US consumer health market
The newly incorporated holding company may pursue a public listing.
Geo Energy locks in $1.90b valuation for coal infrastructure unit with ResInvest deal
The two will also form a marketing JV.
Retail growth to halve in H2 as Mideast conflict ends 'inflation calm'
Sales momentum faces an H2 moderation as businesses, households shift to a wait-and-see approach.
Why S-REITs are the primary buffer against 3.2% inflation
Rental reversions of 23% at NTT DC REIT prove the sector's ability to outpace inflation, says UOBKH.
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.
Private residential market splits between pricing strength and softer deal activity
Middle East tensions and rising costs drive a shift to selective, high-quality assets.
War risks trigger 'flight-to-quality' in Singapore industrial market
AI-linked prime assets outperform as logistics costs squeeze older business parks.
Singapore SMEs split into two-speed economy as geopolitical costs rise
One in four expects business conditions to worsen in the next six months.
AI exposes gaps between cyber confidence and readiness—report
Only 28% of ransomware victims can fully restore their data.
Singapore faces uneven growth in 2026 amidst AI export strength and external risks
NODX growth is still attributed to AI-related demand.
AI chip demand drives 15.3% jump in exports as Middle East risks remain limited
Its impact is expected to manifest in the April or May trade data.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.38%; Top stock is DFIRG USD
DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 2.97% increase.
SCCCI assisted nearly 16,000 businesses in 2025
Advisory, training and regional outreach drove support.
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