Singapore
Industrial sector holds firm with 1.1m sqm supply on the way: Colliers
Industrial sector holds firm with 1.1m sqm supply on the way: Colliers
The JTC All Industrial rental index rose for the 18th consecutive quarter, increasing 0.5% QoQ in Q1 2025.
Singapore reports 11% of APAC bot attacks
Malicious bots now drive 45% of Singapore’s internet traffic.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.12%; Top stock is DFIRG USD
DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 5.04% increase.
Climate adaptation market projected to quadruple by 2050: GIC
Investment opportunities across public and private debt and equity are also expected to surge.
F&B sector sees 2.8% decline in March with soft demand
Total F&B sales fell 2.8% compared to the same month last year, following a 5.7% decline in February.
Retail sales rise 1.1% YoY in March with broad segment gains
Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales were up 0.7% compared to the 6.5% contraction the previous month.
Cinch cuts e-waste by extending gadget life
SMEs can rent smartphones, tablets and laptops at a fraction of their retail costs.
Investor appetite for gold remains strong in Q1
In contrast, jewellery consumption saw a 20% YoY decrease to 1.7t.
UOL, Hilton to open Asia Pacific’s first NoMad Hotel in Singapore
The hotel is expected to be operational in early 2027.
PMI slows in April to 49.6
The decline marks the first contraction after 19 months of expansion.
Climate Bridge International launches in Singapore with EDB grant
The company aims to accelerate the design and financing of carbon projects aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
CICT divests CapitaSpring’s serviced residence
The company is divesting its 45% stake for $126m.
Luminor Financial Holding’s executive director to assist in Malaysian investigations
CCID is investigating a case on Ratus Nautika Sdn Bhd (RN).
Informed clients key to unlocking retail access to private funds
They need to understand the risks, not just the allure, of these funds.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.09%; Top stock is JMH USD
JMH USD is the top stock with a 3.91% increase.
DBS sees STI trading sideways after April rebound stalls
The index is forecast to trade within a range, with support at 3,700 and 3,635, and resistance at 3,820 and 3,865.
Institutions flee banks with $701m in April outflows
The Straits Times Index (STI) declined 3.5% during the month, with dividends easing the total return loss to 2.3%.
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