Outlook 2026
Prime retail rents seen rising further in 2026 with tenant demand firm amid tight supply
Market watchers expect increases of between 1% and 4%, with city centre malls likely outperforming suburban centres
Data centre race: Singapore betting on quality over scale, say observers
The city-state is pursuing a ‘sustainable’ data centre strategy – but what stands in the way of its ambitions?
What will power South-east Asia in the coming year? 5 trends to watch in 2026
Trade and tariffs to remain critical, as foreign and domestic investments drive the region forward
Singapore office landlords poised to turn more aggressive in rent expectations
Most property consultants project acceleration in CBD Grade A office rent growth in 2026, on the back of tighter supply
The age of uneven prosperity – opportunities and risks in 2026
The explanation is structural: rising wealth supports high-income spending, while lower-income households confront real wage stagnation
After a tepid 2025, cautious optimism is building for private equity in 2026
More sectors could become attractive to investors next year as valuations are largely reset
Forget free money: 2026’s inflation-fighting playbook
Discover where real returns lie, moving past nominal gains. Howie Lim shares the expert-led playbook for a more resilient 2026.
Asean economies head into 2026 on a strong note
South-east Asia rides a wave of AI-driven export growth and currency resilience into the new year, though global risks loom
MAS has breathing room to react to sudden shocks in 2026: economists
Tariffs, fading AI chip demand or a sharper-than-forecast global slowdown could prompt looser policy – but tightening is possible too
Singapore industrial market set for ‘uneven growth’ in 2026
High-spec, high-tech industrial space in demand, but occupiers growing more cost-conscious and older assets face pressure
