Singapore
New round of HDB upgrades targets 29,000 homes
New round of HDB upgrades targets 29,000 homes
The project aims to improve facilities, safety, and overall liveability for seniors.
DBS and OCBC face weaker Q1 profits despite wealth gains
Both are expected to report growth in treasury customer sales.
Singapore plans major redevelopment of migrant worker recreation centres
Soon Lee and Kaki Bukit recreation centres will be expanded into larger, multi-use hubs.
CapitaLand Trust unveils $600m placement to finance Paragon deal
New units are priced at 2.7% to 4.3% discount.
JTC awards Kaki Bukit site to Chiu Teng Enterprises for $131.89m
Five bids were received for the site.
Singapore keeps 3.0% GDP outlook as exports jump 15.3% in March
RHB flags trade strength and MAS policy shift amidst energy-driven external risks.
Electronics exports drive NODX up 15.3% as surplus widens in March
CGS International flags AI-driven electronics strength amidst softer non-electronics exports.
Legacy IT hinders Singapore firms as 66% report app limits
IDC study shows high failure rates in modernisation despite strong digital leader performance.
Ascott posts 55% surge in signings to 7,300 units in 2025
Over 25 additional properties are slated to launch within the next 12 months.
Singapore remains ESR-REIT’s core as portfolio strategy evolves
The manager outlines portfolio repositioning, higher hedging and divestment plan ahead of AGM.
Singapore captures bulk of regional energy capital despite limited local deployment
Singapore holds majority shares across solar, EV, storage and efficiency capital in SEA as of March 2026
CapitaLand Trust sells Asia Square Tower 2, buys Paragon
The divestment will be completed by H2 2026.
JTC concludes $131.9m tender as 2025 land pipeline shuts
Chiu Teng Enterprises secured the parcel under the second half 2025 IGLS programme.
Singapore faces uneven growth in 2026 amidst AI export strength and external risks
NODX growth is still attributed to AI-related demand.
Investment sales jump 105% to $19.7b in Q1
Commercial deals lift volumes past half of 2025 total.
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.
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YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 0.99% increase.
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