Singapore
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
Import prices jump 11.1% in March on oil-driven gains
Export prices climbed 8.4% YoY, supported by a 44.5% increase in the oil index.
DBS’ net profit up 1% to S$2.93b in Q1 on record total income
Wealth management growth drove up fee income and treasury customer sales to new highs.
Supply prices rise 21.6% YoY in March on oil-driven gains
Meanwhile, the SMPPI rose 20.3%, led by a 54.3% increase in the oil index.
Sheng Siong delivers double‑digit Q1 net profit growth from store expansion
Gross margin improves whilst costs rise as Singapore same-store sales gain offsets weaker China contribution.
Changi to tender major Terminal 3 upgrade in H2
Digital and robotics pilots will be tested for deployment at T5.
CDL Hospitality Trusts Q1 NPI climbs 10.4% on strong SG and Europe performance
Singapore hotels led gains as Japan and Maldives weigh on regional performance.
Gold bar demand hits record 3.5 tonnes
Asian investors drove Q1 gold buying.
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.
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