Singapore Real Estate / Built Environment
Airbus puts Seletar Aerospace Park facility up for sale at S$20 million upon Kelley Aerospace’s exit
Airbus has put an industrial building in Seletar Aerospace Park on the market this month for S$20 million. This comes after tenant Kelley Aerospace vacated the building following a legal dispute over unpaid rent.
Singapore Reits need to stay relevant by scaling up and owning more good domestic assets
As the review group set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore carries out its work on strengthening equities market development in Singapore, expect the development of the listed real estate investment trust (Reit) sector to be studied.
Last 2 BTO projects delayed by Covid-19 completed
All 92 Build-To-Order (BTO) projects that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic have been completed, after construction for the last two developments wrapped up in January. In all, more than 75,800 of these pandemic-delayed flats were delivered over the last five years, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Monday (Jan 20).
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/last-2-bto-projects-delayed-covid-19-completed
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/last-2-bto-projects-delayed-by-covid-19-completed
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20250120-5759934
From living room to art gallery: HDB flat transformed into exhibition space for local artist’s works
In images circulating on social media, the space looks like an art gallery – minimalist white walls, wooden floors and furniture, warm yellow spotlights and a sleek projector screen. But this is not a high-end venue downtown – it is the living room of a humble three-room improved Housing Board flat in Serangoon.
Singapore Economy
Foster deeper understanding to find position acceptable to most as society changes: Edwin Tong
It may not always be possible to find common ground as Singapore’s society changes, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong. “But the goal should always be to foster deeper understanding and acceptance, and mediate a position that is acceptable to most,” he noted. “This will help ensure that changes can strengthen rather than fray our social fabric.”
Singapore dollar set to weaken as MAS pivot comes into focus
Singapore’s currency weakness is likely to endure amid expectations that its central bank pivots to easing and US tariffs ripple through the global economy.
Global Economy & Real Estate
Trump sworn in a second time, vows ‘golden age of America’
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-sworn-second-time-vows-golden-age-america
Here’s what we know about Trump’s planned executive orders
Who’s who in Donald Trump’s Cabinet line-up
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/whos-who-donald-trumps-cabinet-line
No day-one tariffs but Trump plans trade overhaul, official says
Australian, New Zealand dollars hit two-week highs on Trump tariff delay
China’s worst deflation was in industry as supply glut persisted
Chinese consumer sentiment nears ‘tipping point’ after stimulus barrage: UBS
EU ministers see Trump as wake-up call to fix economy
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-ministers-see-trump-wake-call-fix-economy
Hong Kong to tackle potential land ownership disputes with new title deeds
Hong Kong urged to launch all-in-one app to improve tourist experience
Tourism, student housing to give Hong Kong’s hotel assets a bump, experts say
Will higher school fees, new taxes turn Hongkongers away from UK properties?
Malaysia’s December exports rise 16.9% above forecast
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysias-december-exports-rise-16-9-above-forecast
Malaysia Airports buyout offer extended to Feb 4
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-airports-buyout-offer-extended-feb-4
South Korea unveils huge export finance support, citing Trump risks
Bank of Korea cuts growth view on political instability, Trump impact
Vietnam plans tax breaks, fee cuts to lure overseas investors
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