Djan Magbanua

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.2%; Top stock is Keppel

The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,428.62, down 0.2%, on Friday, 31 October, at 5:21 p.m.

5 investment themes for Singapore 2025

Singapore REITs are seen to benefit from lower rates as policy reforms boost market depth.

Singapore’s energy workforce set to expand by over 60% in next decade

EMA to partner with industry and schools to train workers for clean energy transition.

Broadway Industrial agrees to partial payment in precision tool company acquisitions

All parties have agreed to pay 60k of the deferred cash payment upon signing.

MOM appoints operators for two recreation centres

The ministry made the call for proposals in June.

Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand enter negotiations for green economy agreement

Areas of cooperation include sustainable aviation fuel and trade-related climate measures.

CapitaLand India Trust net income surges 10% to $172.1m in Q3

This was partially offset by an increase in total property expenses.

Investors eye Singapore shophouses amidst easing rates, property policy shift

Cuts to U.S. rates and new local stamp duty rules drive renewed shophouse demand.

Which jobs do Singaporeans stick with, even when they switch employers?

Singapore's labour market remains tight, with the unemployment rate at 2%.

Keppel DC REIT reports 42.2% net property income surge in Q3

The company expects data centre demand to sustain its growth.

Upper Thomson Road GLS site gets 5 bids

This is a reversal from zero bids last year.

What’s behind Singapore REITs recent surge in Q3?

Singapore REITs currently trade at a 17% discount to book volume.

Retail sales reaches $4.3b in August driven by online sales

This was an increase of 5.2% compared to the previous year.

Gong cha exits Singapore ‘temporarily’

The brand plans to reopen in 2026 under a new franchise agreement.