Singapore
Office market showed mixed signals in Q1
Office market showed mixed signals in Q1
Capital values edge higher even as leasing demand weakens across office segments.
IHH Healthcare outlines sustainability roadmap to 2030 in strategy shift
For patients, the group aims to meet international benchmarks in clinical quality.
Sheng Siong bets on $520m warehouse project, reaffirms 70% dividend payout
It outlines expansion and cash strategy whilst AGM highlights governance pressure.
Ascott revamps tech backbone to power agentic commerce shift
It will collaborate with Accenture, Amadeus and EHL Hospitality Business School.
Retail rents ease in Singapore’s core, down 0.6% after gains
Meanwhile, prices of retail rents rose 2.2% in Q1.
CapitaLand Trust delivers strong first quarter, income up 7.9%
The group’s retail portfolio also achieved a positive rent reversion of 4.4%.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust delivers 1.4% YoY growth in H1 DPU
Distribution to unitholders totalled $125m, up 13.6% YoY.
Inflation accelerates to 1.8% in March on transport, retail and services costs
Core inflation and CPI-All Items inflation are expected to average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026.
Singapore doubles billionaire count to 63 in just five years
This places Singapore amongst the world’s top 10 for projected five-year UHNW growth.
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
AI is not simply a priority for Singapore. It is an economic necessity.
Singapore firms loosen AI controls amid security gaps
Delinea flags machine-identity blind spots.
Transport defies easing trend as inflation expectations hit 3.5% in March
About 64% of Singaporeans cited global conflict as the main driver of higher prices.
Three-fourths of builders back collaborative deals, but only 34% use them
Traditional forms still rule 67% of projects, a report revealed.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.17%; Top stock is ThaiBev
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited is the top stock with a 3.66% increase.
Nearly a quarter of SMEs see conditions worsening in six months: OCBC
Outlook survey signals reduced optimism amongst smaller firms in the latest reading.
VICOM taps Chung Tying Chun as deputy CEO; CFO to retire
Chung is currently the CEO of Setsco Services Pte. Ltd.
Keppel Q1 net profit dips amidst weaker real estate performance
Recurring income rose slightly on higher operating income and stable asset management profits.
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