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GuocoLand’s rationale for privatising its Malaysian arm not strong

But the proposed move could be the SGX-listed group’s way of priming itself to be privatised in future

STT Singapore 6 (above). Despite the heavy investment in data centres, Singtel’s dividend yield is projected to remain one of the most attractive among the blue-chip constituents of the STI.
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No longer a ‘boring’ telco: Singtel’s multibillion-dollar data centre bet with KKR to power its transformation

By teaming up with KKR to take a controlling stake in STT GDC, the telco is moving from the regional league to the global main stage

The rationale is that lowering the minimum investment size for higher-priced securities would potentially broaden investor participation.
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Latest proposals will boost investing on SGX, but costs may negate efficacy

Fees and commissions incurred might be relatively sizeable and eat into the returns

The family of property tycoons Gordon and Celine Tang now owns the managers of Suntec Reit and Acrophyte Hospitality Trust.
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As one Chinese billionaire family builds its S-Reit empire, what does it mean for minority investors?

The consolidation of power under the Tang family comes with some potential for growth, but also a fair share of uncertainty

Companies will have to be open to media scrutiny for a more vibrant market.
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Listed companies have to walk the talk for SGX’s Value Unlock programme to succeed

A good mix of transparency and engagement will be needed to keep market momentum going

Acma and Sitra Holdings International are two of the best performers on the SGX in the year to date.
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A couple of micro-cap SGX companies are surging – but investors should think twice before biting

Acma and Sitra have not offered compelling growth stories, so their share price gains may not be sustainable

CDL is estimated to have monetised about S$2 billion of assets in 2025, according to a DBS report.
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CDL may catch up with its soaring peers

The developer has been actively unlocking value, but is trading at a much steeper discount to RNAV than UOL

The increase in Nam Lee’s share price in 2025 is considerably more than the 22.7% gain of the blue-chip Straits Times Index over the same period.
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A family feud could tear apart one Singapore-listed company’s 108% gain of last year

Investors should press for answers as a corporate governance nightmare unfolds at the company

Above: Opera Estate in the East Coast. Demand for suburban landed homes  is seen as resilient amid scarce supply.
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Unlock Bukit Sembawang’s deep value by putting it up for sale

The group’s undervalued share price is unwarranted, given its rare landed housing land bank

The apartments in the rear block of The Centrepoint next to Cuppage Terrace.
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Frasers Property gaining full ownership of The Centrepoint rear block not a sure thing

The dynamic could change if the owner of Cuppage Terrace puts his asset up for sale soon, too