Real Estate
Will more S-Reits soon exit the local market?
WHEN the proposed privatisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) was unveiled on May 14, I couldn’t help feeling rather disheartened – not with the terms of the transaction but...
Europe’s shipping bottlenecks expected to persist into July
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and...
Reit privatisation unsurprising amid higher-for-longer interest rates, but investment opportunities remain: SGX equities head
[SINGAPORE] Real estate investment trusts (Reits) being taken private is unsurprising as the sector is facing some challenges, but investment opportunities are still there for those “willing to look...
China publishes draft guidance for online-platform merchant fees
The Chinese regulator has published draft guidelines for fees that online platforms charge third-party merchants, an important source of revenue for companies including JD.com, Meituan and PDD Holdings.Companies that...
MAS to shortlist fund managers for S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by Q3
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will shortlist fund managers for its S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by the third quarter of 2025.
In response to media...
Tether focuses elsewhere while US seeks to regulate stablecoins
[CHICAGO] While Congress is considering bills that would help integrate stablecoins more into mainstream finance, the largest issuer of the digital tokens says it will continue to focus on...
‘Little, little screws’ one of many hurdles to US-made iPhones
[NEW YORK/WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump’s bid to bring manufacturing of Apple’s iPhone to the United States faces many legal and economic challenges, experts said on Friday (May 23), the...
Trump signs orders to revive US leadership in nuclear power
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) signed orders meant to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants, including small, untested designs that offer the promise of...
