Singapore retail rents fall 0.6% in Q1, prices up 2.2%: URA
Businesstimes News·- In the first quarter of 2026, retail space rents in Singapore's central region decreased by 0.6%, reversing a 0.6% rise from the previous quarter. - The Urban Redevelopment Authority reported a stable island-wide retail vacancy rate and a 2.2% increase in retail space prices, compared to 1.7% in the last quarter. - Additionally, there was a modest gain of 6,000 square meters in leased retail space, with total retail supply reaching approximately 605,000 square meters by the end of the quarter.Singapore blue chips rise marginally, in line with regional showing
Businesstimes News·- Singapore's stock market showed slight improvement on Tuesday, April 21, with the Straits Times Index (STI) up 0.2% or 10.89 points, closing at 5,014.96. - CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust led gains in blue-chip stocks, rising 3.3% following its S$3.9 billion acquisition of Paragon shopping mall, while Thai Beverage fell 2.4%, the worst performer among STI constituents. - Regional indices also performed positively, with significant gains in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, amidst a broader market trend where advancing stocks slightly outnumbered declining ones.S-Reits commence Q1 reporting season on a positive start
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