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October 6, 2026

Singapore

CapitaLand Investment and Ally Logistic Property have broken ground on OMEGA 1 Singapore, a S$260 million logistics development situated in Gul Lane. Set for completion in the second half of 2028, the facility integrates physical real estate with automated systems and artificial intelligence. Funded through the CapitaLand Southeast Asia Logistics Fund, the smart hub aims to enhance regional supply chain resilience and address local land and labour constraints.
Mapletree Investments has raised over US$500 million in equity commitments for the first close of its Emerging Asia logistics development strategy. The total includes US$250 million secured by its private fund, Mapletree Emerging Growth Asia Logistics Private Trust, along with co-investment backing. Targeting developments in Malaysia, Vietnam and India, the broader strategy is projected to reach a total investment value of US$2.1 billion when fully deployed.
ESR has named Dalmar Sheikh as Chief Executive Officer of ESR Data Centres, starting 1 September 2026. Working from Singapore, Sheikh will direct the strategy and expansion of the group's digital infrastructure operations across Asia-Pacific. The platform currently holds a project pipeline exceeding 3.2 GW in key regional markets including Japan, South Korea and Australia.
Keppel has secured 50 MW of new data centre capacity in Singapore to build an AI-ready facility on Jurong Island. The project, named Keppel DC SGP 11, will involve an investment exceeding S$1 billion. It was granted under the second Data Centre Call for Application, a competitive process jointly managed by the Economic Development Board and the Infocomm Media Development Authority that drew over 20 proposals.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust has agreed to acquire Coliwoo Midtown in Singapore for S$134.0 million, funded by proceeds from its divestment of The Robertson House. The transaction offers a 4.1% EBITDA yield and is expected to raise Distribution per Stapled Security by 2.4%. Completing in 4Q 2026, the deal includes a 10-year triple-net master lease, expanding CLAS' living sector portfolio to 19.5% of total value.

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