CICT’s acquisition of Paragon demonstrates the strength of the Reit sector, while Addvalue Tech’s value unlocking plan highlights the local market’s weakness in the growth space. Senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how the Singapore market could be strengthened as a hub for both yield and growth.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:30 Big Singapore Reits drive sector liquidity

05:43 Local growth stocks still drawn to Nasdaq

09:02 Mergers would strengthen the Reit sector

13:34 Will SGX-Nasdaq tie-up lift growth stocks?

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