Retail

EnterpriseSG, IMDA launch refreshed Retail Industry Digital Plan to help retailers adopt AI

The road map aims to address immediate pressures and build resilience for future growth

KSL's Khoo Lee Feng says it is "not so much what you study, but how you learn".
BEHIND THE NAME

Johor property old hand KSL readies family handover amid market boom

The Khoo family’s younger members take on larger roles ahead of at least RM3.8 billion in launches this year

Central Kuala Lumpur’s retail squeeze is about to get livelier, with about 1.3 million sq ft of new mall space coming onstream.

Retail overload: KL and JB set to flood Malaysia’s already saturated mall scene

Some 34 complexes are in the pipeline, mostly in the country’s key urban and cross-border retail hubs

ECQ's outlet concept spans about 20,000 sq m of GLA and houses around 100 brands.

Frasers sells retail complex in West Sydney to Vicinity Centres for A$400 million

The sale is consistent with its capital recycling strategy, says Australian unit’s CEO

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired the iconic Paragon mall from Cuscaden Peak Investments for S$3.9 billion.
SINGAPORE PROPERTY

Boom in big-ticket real estate deals keeps Singapore dealmakers on their toes

The price gap between buyers and sellers has narrowed – small enough to find a negotiated middle ground

UOB’s strata lot at Velocity@Novena Square was also acquired for S$19.5 million in cash.

SingLand buys out UOB’s stake in Novena Square JVs for S$299 million

The move will enhance SingLand’s share of recurring income from a stabilised asset, the company says

At Longchamp's Green Concept Boutique, the vibrant hue is the star.
STYLE

Head over to Longchamp’s travelling green concept pop-up this long weekend

The French brand’s installation makes its sixth stop in Asia at Raffles City Singapore

Adding Paragon to its portfolio while exiting Asia Square Tower 2 enhances CICT’s yield and growth trajectory, thereby strengthening its investment case.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Paragon’s value lies in the opportunity for CICT to transform an ageing gem

The trust has the means and expertise to add value to the trophy Orchard Road asset

As at end-Q1, there was a total supply of about 605,000 sq m GFA of retail space in the pipeline.
SINGAPORE PROPERTY

Singapore retail rents fall 0.6% in Q1 as vacancy rate remains flat: URA

Analysts expect prime retail rents to rise by 1 to 4% in 2026