Singapore
New home sales hit six-month high in April
New home sales hit six-month high in April
Analysts said demand was driven by the first private launches in Tengah and Bayshore.
Private residential rents rebound in Q1: report
Savills expects rents to remain broadly flat for 2026 amid manageable supply.
Singapore ranked 11th most expensive office market globally in Q1
But it trailed top Asian markets, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
URA releases two residential sites to boost housing supply
The sites can potentially yield about 1,425 residential units.
Marco Polo Marine net profit climbs 9% as offshore fleet expands
Revenue rose to $74.0m on increased output.
NetLink FY26 profit falls 12.6% to $83.3m as costs rise
DPU rose to 5.42 cents despite higher expenses and lower EBITDA margins.
Residential leasing up 4% in Q1 as demand softens
Momentum slowed as underlying leasing appetite decreased.
CSE Global Q1 revenue rises 29.1% as order intake jumps 74.6%
Electrification led the growth as order book climbed to $716m as at end-March.
Construction demand may reach $53b amidst rising costs
Construction costs are expected to rise 2% to 5% in 2026.
SIA net profit slumps 57% as Air India losses offset record operating gain
Operating profit rose 39% to $2.38b on stronger travel demand and yields.
First Resources Q1 profit soars 53.1% on higher output and sales
FFB and crude palm oil production rose 20% and 34.5%, respectively.
Aspial Lifestyle to raise $84.8m for expansion, pawnbroking
It priced shares at $0.402 each.
SGX securities turnover value climbs to $43.2b in April
Foreign exchange futures and commodities derivatives recorded continued trading growth.
Cata expands AI tools and overseas push after $6.8m funding
The startup targets restaurant operators seeking faster app deployment.
Sasseur REIT’s Q1 portfolio sales hit record $261.7b
EMA rental income rose 5.7% in RMB terms, driven by double-digit outlet sales growth.
SBF calls for strong execution of Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review
Businesses need clearer support to transform and stay competitive, the federation said.
Singapore trails China and Hong Kong in firm-level AI
High implementation costs and a lack of in-house talent keep 71% of local firms on the sidelines.
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