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JTC awards Kaki Bukit site to Chiu Teng Enterprises for $131.89m
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.
Investment sales jump 105% to $19.7b in Q1
Commercial deals lift volumes past half of 2025 total.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.21%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD
YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 0.99% increase.
Retail rents rise up to 0.6% as supply tightens
Sales outlook weakens amid geopolitical and inflation risks.
Suntec REIT eyes strategic boost with Tang Organisation’s 9 Penang Road injection
The discount to NAV has narrowed to 29% as of the end of 2025.
SG dollar hits 11-year high in January as FDI inflows climb to $58.6b
For the full year 2025, the currency appreciated 6.2% against the US dollar.
North Asia and Europe demand lifts Changi traffic, offsetting Middle East decline
The airport welcomed 17.6 million passengers in the first quarter.
Condo and HDB rents edge up as rental volumes rebound in March
Rents rise slightly whilst condo volumes jump 27.2% and HDB volumes gain 18.9% MoM.
Office rents rise for fifth straight quarter as CBD vacancy tightens
Flight-to-quality demand and limited supply keep occupancy tight despite global uncertainty.
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