Singapore’s latest sovereign green bond isn’t just another government debt issuance—it marks the country’s first 20-year Green Singapore Government Security (Infrastructure), giving investors a rare opportunity to lock in government-backed income for two decades. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) priced the bond at a 2.4% yield, attracting strong institutional demand and allocating S$50 million
Artificial intelligence has transformed data centres from a niche real estate asset into one of the world’s most sought-after infrastructure investments. As cloud providers race to expand computing capacity and AI workloads become increasingly resource-intensive, landlords that own high-quality data centres are finding themselves in an enviable position: rising demand, improving rental rates and tenants
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For years, SingPost has looked like a company caught between two worlds. On one side sits a declining postal business weighed down by falling mail volumes and rising operating costs. On the other is a valuable portfolio of property assets, a sizeable cash pile and a trusted national brand that still plays an essential role
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For years, Singapore investors wanting a slice of Apple, Nvidia or Microsoft had little choice but to stay awake until midnight and trade directly on the Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange. Now, Singapore has changed the game. The launch of US Singapore Depository Receipts (US SDRs) means investors can buy selected US-listed companies through
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When the Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its benchmark interest rate to 2.75 per cent, headlines naturally focused on South Korea. The move marked the country’s first rate increase in three-and-a-half years, reflecting stronger economic growth, persistent inflation and a weakening Korean won. Yet the significance of the decision extends far beyond Seoul. For investors
When investors think about gold, they usually picture bullion bars locked away in vaults or displayed behind glass counters in jewellery shops. Few realise that before a gold bar reaches an investor’s safe, it passes through a sophisticated network of recyclers, pawnbrokers, refiners, logistics firms, bullion dealers and financial institutions. This largely invisible ecosystem has
Walk through almost any major shopping mall in Singapore today and you’ll notice a subtle but significant shift. Spaces once occupied by sprawling department stores or large-format retailers are increasingly being divided into clusters of smaller shops, restaurants, wellness operators and lifestyle brands. To many shoppers, the change simply reflects evolving tastes. To landlords, however,
I recently watched a thought-provoking interview (video below) that challenged many of the popular beliefs surrounding passive income, financial freedom, and investing. It resonated with me because it addressed something that many of us have probably experienced at some point—being attracted to the promise of easy wealth. The conversation featured financial adviser Christopher Tan alongside
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When million-dollar HDB resale flats first made headlines more than a decade ago, they were often portrayed as aspirational purchases by affluent buyers stretching for prestigious public housing. Today, a different story is unfolding. Increasingly, some of Singapore’s wealthiest homeowners are moving in the opposite direction—not from HDB to private property, but from private condominiums
For many Singapore investors, ValueMax still conjures the image of a traditional neighbourhood pawnbroker—a defensive business that performs well during economic downturns as consumers pledge jewellery and watches for short-term loans. That perception is no longer entirely accurate. Over the past decade, the SGX-listed group has quietly transformed itself into a diversified player spanning jewellery