The five trading sessions saw close to 80 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for 40 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs filed 28 acquisitions, and one disposal, while substantial shareholders filed 10 acquisition and one disposal. 1. $Wilmar Intl(F34.SI)$ On April 7, Wilmar International chairman and CEO Kuok Khoon Hong grew his deemed interest in the global agribusiness by 598,900 shares at an average price of S$3.02 apiece. This increased his total interest from 14.33% to 14.34%. He has gradually increased his total interest in Wilmar from 12.94% in October 2022. His preceding acquisition was on February 21 with 1,662,800 shares acquired at S$3.07 apiece. Mr Kuok has gradually increased his total interest in Wilma

The ongoing uncertainty due to tariffs and trade tensions has caused significant volatility in global markets over the past week, as investors take a risk-off approach. Real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-REITs) have not been spared from the weaker sentiment, with a large sell off last week, even though a temporary reprieve from certain tariffs was announced on April 9. Since the “Liberation Day” tariffs were announced by US President Donald Trump on April 2, the iEdge S-REIT index has fallen 7.5% as of April 10, reversing the positive performance seen last month. Even so, Singapore’s REIT benchmark has fared better than other major stock indices over the same period. By comparison, the broader $Straits Times Index(STI.

The four trading sessions saw more than 50 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for more than 30 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs filed five acquisitions, and one disposal, while substantial shareholders filed five acquisition and four disposals. 1. $Uni-Asia Grp(CHJ.SI)$ Precious Shipping Public Company Limited (PSL) has become a substantial shareholder of Uni-Asia Group, following Unity Ventures Pte Ltd acquiring 46,000 shares on March 26. The shares were acquired at an average price of S$0.798 apiece and took PSL’s total substantial shareholding above the 5.00% threshold from 4.96% to 5.02%. PSL directly holds 100% of the interests in Precious Shipping (Singapore) Pte Limited (PSSP), which in turn directly holds

In the past Q1 of 2025,The $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ has just crossed a major milestone, hitting an all-time high of 4,005 on 27 March 2025.This new record surpasses its previous peak from October 2023, and even the high it reached way back in 2007 before the Global Financial Crisis.What makes this climb even more noteworthy is the context: while the US market continues to struggle with volatility — partly due to ongoing trade tensions and tariff concerns — the $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ has quietly pushed its way higher.You may also be interested in the top 10 best-performing stocks on the $SGX(S68.SI)$ in Q1 2025:

The five trading sessions saw more than 70 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for close to 40 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs filed 11 acquisitions, and no disposals, while substantial shareholders filed five acquisitions and two disposals. 1. $Hosen(5EV.SI)$ On March 18, Hosen Group Executive Director and CEO Daniel Lim Hock Chye acquired 716,000 shares at an average price of S$0.44 apiece. This increased his direct interest from 2.72% to 2.94%.  His preceding acquisitions were in early December with 1,774,600 shares acquired at an average price of S$0.04 per share. Mr Lim joined the Group in 1997 and became Executive Director in March 2004. He oversees brand building, procurement, international sales, and the

Trade tensions on global markets were evident in the performance of global banks in recent weeks. The Singapore trio of $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ averaged declines of 1.4%. At the same time, recent US inflation data came in below expectations, with concerns about the weakening growth outlook in the US. Despite the recent broad market downturn, Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-REITs) rebounded strongly with the iEdge S-REIT Index gaining close to 5% over the past two weeks.Larger market capitalisation S-REITs have also led the sector’s recent gains. Within the $Strai

As of the close on Friday, $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ closed at 3,926.45 points, up 2.36% points last week.During the last 5 trading days, $Thomson Medical(A50.SI)$, $YZJ Fin Hldg(YF8.SI)$, $Kasikorn BK TH SDR1to1(TKKD.SI)$, $YZJ Shipbldg SGD(BS6.SI)$ and $SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD(U96.SI)$ are the top 5 weekly gainers, up 12.20%, 9.85%, 7.94%, 7.86% and 6.71% respectively. $TCIL HK$(T15.SI)$,

Diversified real estate investment trusts (REITs) make up the largest portion of Singapore’s REIT market, with over a quarter of the actively traded counters holding a mixture of assets across multiple sub-sectors.The 10 S-REITs that adopt a diversified strategy are exposed to different market segments – including industrial, retail, office, and hospitality assets – offering REIT managers greater flexibility to build portfolios that are resilient while having the opportunity for growth. Such diversification may also be preferred by some investors, who seek broader exposure across different sectors to mitigate against any potential slowdowns in a single sector.The largest diversified S-REITs in the Singapore market have outperformed in the year-to-date, with the three diversified S-Rei

The five trading sessions saw more than 60 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for close to 40 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs filed 17 acquisitions, and one disposal, while substantial shareholders filed 10 acquisitions and one disposal. 1. $DigiCore Reit USD(DCRU.SI)$ Franklin Resources, Inc, one of the world’s largest investment managers, also known as Franklin Templeton, has emerged as a substantial shareholder of Digital Core REIT. Filed on March 10, an acquisition on March 6, took Franklin Resources’ deemed interest above the 5% threshold to 5.06%. The 969,800 units were acquired at an average price of US$0.577 apiece.  The fund noted that the unit acquisition was by funds or client accounts that are

As of the close on Friday, $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ closed at 3,836.02 points, down 2.00% points last week.During the last 5 trading days, $NIO Inc.(NIO.SI)$, $JMH USD(J36.SI)$, $Frasers L&C Tr(BUOU.SI)$, $Frasers HTrust(ACV.SI)$ and $BYD HK SDR 10to1(HYDD.SI)$ are the top 5 weekly gainers, up 9.20%, 9.01%, 8.93%, 8.57% and 8.28% respectively.$Top Glove(BVA.SI)$, $SEMBCORP INDUST

European commercial property deals rebounded in 2024 after two years of contraction, with MSCI data showing a busy fourth quarter with transaction volume totalling 55.6 billion euros, an 11% increase year-on-year. While the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands showed positive trends, France and Germany had mixed results.This recovery is supported by a significant inward shift in prime yields across various sectors, particularly logistics and offices, indicating strong demand and investor confidence. INREV's survey also indicates that real estate investors' top preferences for 2025 are residential, industrial, and student accommodation, reflecting a continued focus on sectors with robust fundamentals and growth potential.Singapore lists three European-focused S-REITs – Elite UK REIT, IREIT Globa

The five trading sessions saw more than 80 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for close to 60 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs filed 24 acquisitions, and two disposals, while substantial shareholders filed six acquisitions and three disposals. 1. $Hong Leong Asia(H22.SI)$ Between Mar 4 and 5, Hong Leong Asia Executive Chairman Kwek Leng Peck acquired 767,000 shares at an average price of S$0.989 per share. This increased his total interest from 1.19% to 1.29%. 2. $Centurion(OU8.SI)$ On Feb 27, Centurion Corporation Non-Executive Director and Joint Chairman Han Seng Juan increased his total interest in Centurion Corporation from 55.61% to 55.68%. The acquisiti

As of the close on Friday, $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ closed at 3,914.48 points, up 0.48% points last week.During the last 5 trading days, $HSBC ADR 10(PU6D.SI)$, $ST Engineering(S63.SI)$, $First Resources(EB5.SI)$, $HPH Trust USD(NS8U.SI)$ and $Tencent HK SDR 10to1(HTCD.SI)$ are the top 5 weekly gainers, up 58.76%, 13.31%, 12.33%, 10.91% and 10.08% respectively. $IFAST(AIY.SI)$, $TCI

The five trading sessions saw more than 70 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for more than 40 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs filed 20 acquisitions, and no disposals, while substantial shareholders filed four acquisitions and six disposals. Companies that saw director acquisition filings included ABR Holdings, Accrelist, GuocoLand, Hong Leong Asia, Hyphens Pharma International, IFS Capital, Megachem, PNE Industries, Singapore Shipping Corporation, Singapore Telecommunications, Stamford Land Corporation, Trans-China Automotive Holdings, Wilmar International, and XMH Holdings.1. $Wilmar Intl(F34.SI)$ On Feb 21, Wilmar International chairman and chief executive officer Kuok Khoon Hong grew his deemed interest in t

THE managers of hospitality real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-REITs) have been actively managing their portfolios, as they carry out asset acquisitions and enhancements, as well as proactive capital management to create value.The five trusts that focus on hospitality assets delivered mixed results in 2024, with operating performance mostly resilient, even as travel demand normalised following the post-pandemic travel boom. The REIT managers are cautiously optimistic on the sector’s prospects as they strengthen and optimize their portfolios.1. $CapLand Ascott T(HMN.SI)$ $CapLand Ascott T(HMN.SI)$ (CLAS) gross profit rose 8% on year to S$198.0 million in H2 2024, while revenue rose 6% to S$4

The five trading sessions saw less than 40 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for more than 20 primary-listed stocks.Directors or chief executive officers filed nine acquisitions and no disposals, while substantial shareholders filed one acquisition and nine disposals.1. $UOB(U11.SI)$ On Feb 19, UOB deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong acquired 200,000 shares at an average price of S$38.65 per share. This increased his direct interest to 0.35%, and total interest from 10.73% to 10.74%.2. $XMH(BQF.SI)$ XMH Holdings chairman and managing director Tan Tin Yeow has continued to add to his interests, acquiring 96,900 shares at an average price of S$0.698 per share on Feb 12 and 13.This

Healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been the best-performing REIT subsector in the year to date as at Feb 20, recording an average total return of 2.8%. This follows total returns of 6.9% and 7.1% for 2024 and 2023, respectively.Singapore-listed REITs, or S-REITs, with healthcare assets have demonstrated resilience over the years despite a prolonged period of higher interest rates and inflation, driven by the defensiveness of healthcare assets.According to FPA Financial analyst Calvin Mau, the expansion in gross domestic product per capita in South-east Asia – along with an ageing population and growing medical tourism – is expected to drive the growth of private healthcare expenditure in the region.Listed private healthcare providers in South-east Asia may be well-positi

The five trading sessions saw less than 40 director interests and substantial shareholdings filed for more than 20 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs filed 12 acquisitions, and one disposal, while substantial shareholders filed eight acquisitions and two disposals. 1. $MarcoPolo Marine(5LY.SI)$ On February 11, Marco Polo Marine Executive Director and CEO Sean Lee Yun Feng acquired 500,000 shares at an average price of S$0.054 per share. This took his total interest in the regional integrated marine logistics company from 4.78% to 4.80%. His preceding acquisition was on December 4, with 2 million shares acquired at S$0.053 per share. Mr Lee has been serving as CEO since September 2007. He is responsible for setting the business st