In today’s briefing:
- Farmers Lock Horns With Scientists Over Rubber Clone Yields In India
- S-REITs kick off earnings season; Sabana REIT and Keppel DC REIT report double-digit jump in DPU so far
- Institutions Net Buying, Stephen Riady Ups OUE Stake

Farmers Lock Horns With Scientists Over Rubber Clone Yields In India
- Farmers say RRII 400 clone series performs below par
- RRII Head rejects charges, tells farmers to follow guidance
- Kerala farmers demand introduction of GM crops
S-REITs kick off earnings season; Sabana REIT and Keppel DC REIT report double-digit jump in DPU so far
- Sabana Industrial REIT reported a 26.5% year-on-year growth in 1Q25 DPU, with NPI and gross revenue increasing by 22.0% and 4.6% respectively.
- Keppel DC REIT achieved a 14.2% year-on-year growth in DPU, driven by acquisitions and contract renewals, with NPI and gross revenue growing 24.1% and 22.6% respectively.
- Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT experienced a 19.3% year-on-year decline in income available for distribution due to lower rental income.
Institutions Net Buying, Stephen Riady Ups OUE Stake
- Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with a net inflow of S$217 million, reducing the 2025 outflow to S$1.77 billion.
- United Overseas Bank led share buybacks with 1.4 million shares at S$33.34 each, totaling S$121.8 million.
- OUE entered a joint venture with Tokyo Century for Hotel Indigo Changi Airport, aligning with its “asset right” strategy.
