Singapore

CDL raises offer to $2.20 for MCK

This is higher than its initial January bid of $1.76 (NZ$2.25).

Singapore, Fiji strengthen ties amidst global uncertainty

The two countries will deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and connectivity.

Green jobs rise 27% YoY in March: report

On a month-on-month basis, green job postings rose by 12%.

BRC Asia acquires 55% stake in Southern Steel unit for $18.2m

BRC Asia buys 12.88 million ordinary shares in Southern Steel Mesh.

CBD Grade A office vacancies decline in Q1

Average monthly rents of overall CBD Grade A offices in Savills' basket rose by 0.4% QoQ.

Navigating a new global trade environment

Recent developments around global trade have been dynamic, to say the least. Business leaders must navigate geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, rapidly changing tariffs, and evolving economic policies, all whilst mitigating short-term exposures and costs, and determining and implementing a response that promotes long-run strategic resilience in the face of these developments. 

Azalea secures $344m for Altrium PE Fund III

With this milestone, Altrium's total assets under management have topped $3b (US$2.3b).

Keppel REIT’s net property income up 13.3% in Q1

Thanks to better property performance in the CBD.

Guocoland signs $51.4m JV with Hong Leong

The agreement is for the development of a land parcel at Tengah Garden Avenue.

Maybank, PUJB to aid SMEs in Johor-SG special eco zone

The partnership follows rising demand for Halal-certified services and products.

Singapore’s pharma, chip sectors at risk from trade wars

US firms importing from Singapore face nearly $1.6b in added costs from 10% base tariffs.

RHB downgrades Singapore banks to Neutral on weaker outlook

Banks are expected to feel pressure across several fronts, including lending, interest income, and non-interest revenue.

CGS cuts 2025 GDP forecast to 1.6% amidst tariff risks

The firm emphasised that Singapore’s ability to offer new concessions is limited, given its already liberalised trade framework.

Singapore sees 16% YoY rise in Q1 investments: JLL

Singapore recorded $2.8b (US$2.2b) in investments for the period.

Carousell says its users avoided 153,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2023

Carousell Group linked this to users choosing pre-owned over new items.

Nearly half of travellers aware of tourism’s impact on local communities

68% want their travel spending to benefit local communities.