Singapore

Retail rents hit $37.78 as underperforming stores exit

Retail rents rose 0.6% even as businesses abandoned more space than they occupied in Q4.

DBS faces credit cost spike on Autobahn exposure

Singapore largest bank holds an estimated S$102.6m in loan exposure to the car leasing firm

QAF CEO tightens grip as total stake hits 39.4%

Lin finalised the purchase of nearly a quarter-million ordinary units.

Bank of Singapore appoints OCBC veteran as global CFO

Collins Chin worked at OCBC for over 16 years before taking on this new role.

Private home prices to rise 5% despite 14.9% volume crash

Lower interest rates are expected to support sales despite years of price growth.

CBD office rents break 15-month stagnation as new supply hits zero

Economic resilience and business recovery terminate five quarters of sub-1% movement.

HDB prolongs higher occupancy cap amidst 100,000-home supply surge

Larger flats and private residences of at least 90sqm qualify for the extension deadline.

US-China trade rerouting drives record 44.7 million TEUs in 2025

However, monthly momentum eased from 10.9% to 10.3% in December.

Yangzijiang Maritime seeks approval for 10% share buy-back

Market purchases would be capped at 5% above the average closing price.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.33%; City Developments Limited is most active stock

City Developments Limited is the top stock with a 2.35% increase.

AI semiconductor boom shields SG from 7.8% pharma export crash

Volatile pharmaceutical batches saw a massive reversal in December.

Large firms trail public conduct mandate by 19% margin

Large businesses scored 68%, falling 19% short of the expected 84%.

Analysts demand 2028 occupancy cap extension to stabilise rents

Industry leaders warn that current housing relief must continue until the 2028 supply peak arrives.