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Why First REIT’s FY2025 'Decline' Is A Strategic Rebirth

Explore the landscape of Asian healthcare real estate. This episode delves into a portfolio of hospitals and nursing homes across Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. We examine how First REIT Management leverages rising life expectancy and partnerships with medical leaders to provide a gateway into the sector’s growth.
 
• The strategic focus on aging populations and demographic shifts across Asian economies
 
• Management of specialised medical assets and integrated healthcare facilities
 
• Financial frameworks and guarantees supporting the trust’s regional expansion

How CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Is Future-Proofing Your Investment – FY2025

This episode explores CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s resilient performance throughout the financial year. We dive into the strategic maneuvers—from high-quality acquisitions in Singapore and the United States to proactive portfolio rejuvenation—that have strengthened its global standing. Learn how disciplined capital management and a commitment to future-proofing assets are driving long-term value for unitholders.
 
• Discover the drivers behind recent portfolio growth and how strategic acquisitions are enhancing earnings resilience
 
• Understand the “rejuvenation strategy” and its role in modernising properties to meet evolving tenant demands
 
• Gain insights into the REIT’s award-winning sustainability efforts and its path toward a greener future

SGX 1H FY2026 Breaks Records! Why This Is Their Best Year Ever

Join us as we analyze the Singapore Exchange’s most successful half-year performance to date. This episode highlights the strength of their multi-asset offering, which has supported investors through global market uncertainty. We explore the business segments, from currencies and commodities to the local equity market, that reached new heights in trading activity and adoption.
 
• Explore how platform modernization and client acquisition are scaling the foreign exchange business to record levels
 
• Learn about innovative new asset classes, including cryptocurrency futures, that are broadening the derivatives franchise
 
• Understand the strategic measures taken to revitalize the stock exchange and increase retail engagement to multi-year highs

ESR-REIT's High-Spec FY2025 Pivot Pays Off

Explore a transformative period for a leading industrial REIT navigating the evolving Asia-Pacific landscape. This episode dives into strategic shifts toward high-specification assets and portfolio rejuvenation. We examine how divestments and regional expansion are reshaping ESR-REIT's future, while disciplined capital management ensures a resilient balance sheet against economic headwinds.
 
• Discover the impact of major asset enhancements and redevelopments on long-term value
 
• Unpack the logic behind recycling capital from older holdings into modern assets
 
• Understand the strategy for growth across key regional gateway markets

Why Keppel REIT Just Went All In On Australian Retail In FY2025

This episode explores Keppel REIT’s strategic evolution through a landmark year of portfolio expansion and optimization. We delve into their major new interests in iconic Singapore office towers and a significant first move into the Australian retail market. The discussion highlights how proactive management and high-quality assets across Asia Pacific continue to drive stability in a changing economic landscape.
 
• Explore the strategic rationale behind their latest acquisitions in prime business districts
 
• Discover how the trust is future-proofing its global assets through ambitious sustainability milestones
 
• Understand the proactive leasing strategies keeping occupancy high and performance robust across diverse markets

Why Lion Asiapac’s S$6.4 Million Loss Masks A Cash-Rich Pivot – Q2 & 1H2026

Explore the shifting landscape of Lion Asiapac Limited as they navigate a significant corporate transition. This episode delves into the strategic disposal of a major subsidiary and how the resulting one-off financial realizations are impacting their overall performance. We examine the growth of their core roofing and trading divisions amidst ongoing global economic uncertainty.
 
• The strategic divestment of a key subsidiary and its immediate impact on financial reporting
 
• Operational momentum in roofing solutions despite broader economic headwinds
 
• The balancing act between distributing capital to shareholders and maintaining reserves for future stability

Inside Digital Core REIT’s US$1.8 Billion Global Pivot – FY2025

Explore the resilient performance of Digital Core REIT as it navigates a shifting global landscape. This episode dives into strategic moves throughout 2025, from acquisitions in Japan to significant leasing triumphs in North America. We examine how strong sponsor support helps mitigate risks while positioning the portfolio for sustainable growth.
 
• Discover how the REIT is expanding its footprint in Osaka to enhance geographic diversification and portfolio quality
 
• Learn about a major long-term leasing agreement with a global cloud provider that secures the future of a mission-critical facility
 
• Unpack how the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence is driving an infrastructure "supercycle" and unprecedented global demand

Why Maruwa's Q3 FY2025 Profit Dropped Despite AI Boom

Explore the strategic evolution of a global ceramic and lighting leader navigating a complex high-tech landscape. This episode examines how the surge in generative AI and next-generation communications is reshaping Maruwa Co. Ltd's path forward. We also discuss the rebounding automotive and semiconductor sectors, alongside steady growth in specialized lighting driven by upcoming environmental policy shifts.
 
• The accelerating role of high-speed communication technology in driving massive future demand
 
• Key indicators signaling a full-scale recovery for the automotive and semiconductor industries
 
• How strategic automation and new facility investments are paving the way for long-term growth

Pickleball, Tech Hubs & The Great Dividend Comeback – KORE US REIT FY2025

Explore KORE’s latest performance as it enters a refreshed chapter. We discuss the strategic conclusion of its recapitalisation plan and the early return to distributions. Discover why the portfolio’s focus on vibrant lifestyle hubs is effectively capturing shifting office demand.
 
• Strategic Evolution: Understand how a new name reflects a fresh operational focus and growth path
 
• The Lifestyle Advantage: Learn why tech-driven markets and high-end amenities are outperforming traditional gateway cities
 
• Operational Agility: See how move-in-ready suites and targeted asset upgrades are attracting top-tier tenants

Keppel Infrastructure Trust Trades Oil Storage For Subsea Cables In FY2025

This episode explores how Keppel Infrastructure Trust evolves its global portfolio to meet long-term demand. We discuss their "invest-divest-reinvest" philosophy and strategic shift toward new infrastructure sectors. Discover how disciplined capital management and essential services drive their mission to create sustainable value amid shifting global trends.
 
• Uncover the capital recycling strategy used to unlock value from mature assets to fund future growth
 
• Learn about the strategic entry into subsea cable services, marking a debut in digital infrastructure
 
• Explore how secular trends like AI and decarbonisation shape their future investment roadmap