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The dating game: Why a CapitaLand-Mapletree merger could turn into a marriage of inconvenience
A union of the two Temasek stalwarts would essentially bring together two different souls who have little cultural DNA in common
How to invest in the Year of the Fire Horse
Investors should be prepared to ride the momentum wherever it unfolds in 2026, and change horses when necessary
Barging blindly into Singapore’s construction boom could be a bust for some investors
Those dipping their toes in now are no longer buying the boom, but betting that these companies can manage their costs
Handle with extreme care any Reit mergers should CapitaLand, Mapletree merge
Don’t risk destroying value of leaders CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and CapitaLand Ascendas Reit
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
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
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
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
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
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
