Markets & Investing

Cross‑border real estate inflows surge to $7.24b in Q1

Portfolio deal and retail activity lift volumes to $7.24b, says Knight Frank.
1 day ago

MAS moves to align SGX rules for overseas dual listings

The framework will allow firms to use one prospectus for SGX-Nasdaq dual listings.
1 day ago

Thin buyer pools threaten valuations as firms purge mature assets

Companies sell non-core units to recycle capital as IPO exits remain selective.
1 day ago

Why S-REITs are the primary buffer against 3.2% inflation

Rental reversions of 23% at NTT DC REIT prove the sector's ability to outpace inflation, says UOBKH.
2 days ago

ACRO-HT Q1 NPI drops 13.9% to $4.5m as portfolio shrinks

Lower revenue and higher costs weighed on performance after asset divestments.
3 days ago

Why Singapore-based firms still underestimate the human side of doing business in North Asia

Culture is a material variable that affects timing, stakeholders, negotiation, and execution.
3 days ago

SC Ventures secures GSR stake in crypto market push

The fintech company is the first external strategic investor in over a decade.
4 days ago

Industrials capture largest institutional inflows in early 2026, outpacing tech and consumer peers

Turnover, valuations and liquidity strengthen across Industrials sector in early 2026. 
4 days ago

FLCT's distributable income dips 1% to $111.9m in H1 FY2026

Revenue and NPI rose, supported by rental growth and acquisitions.
4 days ago

MAS says Nasdaq-SGX dual listing board received strong support

Global Listing Board issuers only need to prepare a single set of documents to list in the two exchanges.
5 days ago

MoneyMax to start Main Board trading on 6 May

The move follows the company’s completion of a placement of 53 million new shares.
5 days ago

Gold bar demand hits record 3.5 tonnes

Asian investors drove Q1 gold buying.

S-REITs diverge as rental reversion offsets occupancy softness

Stronger leasing spreads mask soft occupancy and rising cost pressures across S-REITs.

Hong Leong Asia plans $145m share placement

Most proceeds will support corporate activities.

Mapletree Industrial Trust full-year DPU falls 6.3%

Revenue declined after portfolio divestments.