Raphael Lim

UMS Integration has gained from the strong AI-driven chip demand worldwide, posting a 43% rise in Q1 profit to S$14 million.
SECTOR SWEEP: TECH

AI capex cycle drives institutional inflows and gains for Singapore’s listed tech manufacturers

In its Q1 2026 business update, Clar reported over S$1.6 billion of accretive acquisitions during the quarter, with initial net property income yields of 4.3 to 7.4 per cent.
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Industrial S-Reits maintain operational resilience while undertaking  portfolio rejuvenation

Keppel DC Reit's Tokyo Data Centre 3. The Reit posted stronger earnings in Q1 FY2026, with its distribution per unit rising 13.2%.
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S-Reits commence Q1 reporting season on a positive start

CapitaLand Ascott Trust – which marks the 20-year anniversary of its Singapore Exchange listing this month – saw revenue grow 4 per cent in the second half to S$439.1 million.
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Most hospitality and lodging S-Reits post higher H2 revenue, payouts

Keppel DC Reit delivered a strong performance in FY2025, with distributable income growing 55.2% year on year.
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Data centre S-Reits stay resilient on AI tailwinds

In August 2025, Lendlease Global Commercial Reit announced that it was divesting the office component of Jem for S$462 million.
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Five S-Reits that saw strong growth in trading activity in H2 2025

S-Reits' unit prices have rebounded this year, but some analysts note that their performance lags that of the broader Singapore market.
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S-Reits set for best year since 2019 with 14.7% total returns in the year to date

Occupancy at Alpha Integrated Reit's New Tech Park asset grew to 94.7% as at end-September, from 86% in June.
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Industrial S-Reits deliver stable operating performance in Q3

Suntec City Mall's Q3 rental reversion stands at 8.6%, moderating from 21.6% in the preceding quarter.
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Q3 reporting season kicks off with growth in S-Reits’ distributions

The amount that S-Reits have raised so far this year exceed the S$2.9 billion recorded in 2024 and the S$1.9 billion in 2023.
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S-Reits fundraising uptrend continues in 2025, with S$4 billion raised year to date