Posts by Nathan Pine
Suntec Reit Q1 DPU rises 23.9% to S$0.01936 on strong Singapore office, retail performance
Retail revenue gets boost from higher occupancy and rent at Suntec City mall, says manager [SINGAPORE] Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) recorded a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.01936 for its first quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, up 23.9 per cent from S$0.01563 in the year-ago period. The manager on Thursday (Apr 23) noted…
Read MoreCICT leans on ‘bold acquisitions’ and asset recycling to drive growth
Manager says it has not shied away from bold moves to upgrade portfolio amid AGM questions on Paragon’s S$3.9 billion acquisition [SINGAPORE] The manager of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) said it is constantly on the lookout for deals, including “bold acquisitions” and selective asset sales, to sharpen its portfolio. “The recent transactions that we…
Read MoreDHL CEO warns of ‘tipping point’ risk if oil shortage persists
He adds that he does not believe the conflict will structurally change trade in the long term Source link
Read MoreWhat to Expect in Apple’s New Era
Andrew here. In 2017, Tim Cook and I had breakfast in Austin. For a little over an hour, I saw the beginning of Cook’s transformation from a C.E.O. to a diplomat: It was during this time that he began to think about his role in larger terms and come to grips with being a global…
Read MoreCat sitter looks after ragdoll kitten—not prepared for client’s proposal
A professional cat sitter never expected a routine job to turn into a life‑changing moment, but that is exactly what happened in a viral post that has captured the attention of animal lovers online. Shared on Reddit on Thursday under the username u/Fit_Company5334, the post opens with a simple sentence: “I’m a cat sitter, my client gave…
Read MoreApple withholds data in India antitrust case, watchdog sets final hearing
The commission says the firm has not submitted its financials and its views on the investigation since October 2024 Published Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · 08:29 PM [NEW DELHI] Apple has not submitted data sought by India’s antitrust body, after an investigation found that the US company abused its dominant position in the iPhone apps…
Read MoreSay ‘yes’ to that work stint abroad and roll with the challenges: Sun Life’s Jessica Tan
The Singapore executive’s career has spanned the most dynamic growth cycles in recent decades [SINGAPORE] Sun Life president Jessica Tan built her career by going where growth was, even if it meant crossing continents and spending years abroad. That path, it happens, also aligns with Singapore’s push for more professionals to gain overseas experience. Tan told…
Read MoreVatican cancels sainthood cause for US priest Walter Ciszek
The Vatican has halted the sainthood cause of Walter Ciszek, an American priest who was tortured by the Soviet police. Ciszek, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1904 and died in 1984, ministered fellow prisoners in Russia from 1941 to 1963. He was imprisoned as Soviet authorities believed he was a spy and was released…
Read MoreLutnick shuts down talk of any Chinese investment in US autos
Published Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · 04:10 PM [BEIJING] US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ruled out the possibility of Chinese investment in the US auto industry, saying there’s no need for companies like electric carmaker BYD in America. When asked during a fireside chat at a Semafor event in Washington on Friday (Apr 17) whether…
Read MoreCDL Hospitality Trusts flags negative impact from Middle East conflict
[SINGAPORE] CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDLHT) disclosed on Friday (Apr 17) that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has “resulted in a negative impact on the portfolio’s overall performance”, although the management maintained that the impact has not been material to date. In a series of responses to questions from security holders released ahead of…
Read MoreFLCT acquires Dutch logistics facility for 43 million euros
[SINGAPORE] The manager of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) announced on Thursday (Apr 16) that it has completed the acquisition of a freehold logistics property in Hapert, the Netherlands, for a gross purchase price of 43 million euros (S$64.4 million). The transaction was finalised on Wednesday through a sale-and-purchase agreement with the vendor, VDG…
Read MoreASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders
Published Wed, Apr 15, 2026 · 08:49 PM [AMSTERDAM] ASML, the world’s largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday (Apr 15) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and lifted its 2026 revenue outlook as artificial intelligence boosts demand for its equipment. The stronger forecast underscores the rapid expansion of the global market for AI and a resulting…
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