Monday, October 6th, 2025

Singapore Market Review Oct 2025: Key Stock Picks, REITs, Fund Flows & F1 Hospitality Trends

Broker Name: Lim & Tan Securities
Date of Report: 06 October 2025
Excerpt from Lim & Tan Securities report.

  • Stoneweg EREIT Upgrade: Fitch Ratings upgraded Stoneweg EREIT’s credit rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’, reflecting improved portfolio quality, steady leverage, and disciplined asset recycling. The REIT is recommended for accumulation due to its attractive yield, valuation, and upside potential.
  • Singapore Hotel Sector: Hotels in Singapore are seeing higher occupancy and room rates during the F1 Grand Prix weekend, with strong demand supported by international visitors and coinciding with China’s Golden Week. Hospitality REITs like Far East Hospitality Trust are expected to benefit from this trend.
  • China Clean Tech Dominance: Western venture capitalists have acknowledged China’s overwhelming lead in clean technology sectors, making some Western investments unviable. China’s dominance includes solar panels, wind turbines, EVs, and batteries, backed by cost and supply chain advantages.
  • Institutional & Retail Fund Flows: For the week of 22 September 2025, institutional investors in Singapore were net sellers, while retail investors were net buyers. Sector fund flows showed financial services and REITs were among the most traded sectors.
  • Corporate Actions: The report lists major share acquisitions, disposals, and buybacks among SGX-listed companies, and highlights upcoming dividend payouts and watch-list companies.
Report Summary:

  • Stoneweg EREIT receives a credit rating upgrade, supported by asset enhancements and disposals, and is recommended for accumulation.
  • Singapore hotels benefit from strong F1-related demand and higher room rates, boosting hospitality REIT prospects.
  • China’s clean-tech sector dominance is reshaping Western investment strategies, with VCs shifting away from competing sectors.
  • Fund flows indicate institutional selling and retail buying; financial services and REITs are active sectors.
  • Corporate transactions and dividend schedules for key SGX-listed companies are outlined.
Above is an excerpt from a report by Lim & Tan Securities. Clients of Lim & Tan Securities can be the first to access the full report from the Lim & Tan Securities website: https://www.limtan.com.sg

AEON Co. (M) 2025 Investment Analysis: Earnings Outlook, Risks & Buy Recommendation 1

Broker: Maybank Investment Bank Berhad Date of Report: August 26, 2025 AEON Co. (M) Berhad: Navigating Rising Costs While Leveraging Resilient Property Management Growth Investment Summary: BUY Maintained Despite Headwinds AEON Co. (Malaysia) Berhad...

Sheng Siong Group: Healthy Store Expansion and Strong Growth Outlook in 2025

Introduction This comprehensive analysis dives deep into the performance of Sheng Siong Group and examines its positioning among key industry peers within the retail and grocery sector. The report discusses detailed historical performance, current...

Singapore Stock Market Report: STI Trends, Fund Flows, and CosmoSteel Analysis – June 4, 2025

Lim & Tan Securities 04 June 2025 Singapore Market Insights: STI Trends, CapitaLand’s Expansion, and CosmoSteel’s Takeover Battle FSSTI Index and Key Market Indicators ] The FSSTI Index closed at 3,894.4, marking a 0.1%...