Why is self-storage space rental high in demand in Singapore and Asia Pacific? 

That's because rents for small homes, increasing affluence and work-from-home practices in Asia have fuelled demand for self-storage and piqued investor interest in the nascent sector.

Luigi La Tona, Group Director of Operations, StorHub shares what that means for the future of self-storage in Singapore, as living arrangements continue to evolve post-pandemic.

Why is self-storage space rental high in demand in Singapore and Asia Pacific? 
That's because rents for small homes, increasing affluence and work-from-home practices in Asia have fuelled demand for self-storage and piqued investor interest in the nascent sector.
Luigi La Tona, Group Director of Operations, StorHub shares what that means for the future of self-storage in Singapore, as living arrangements continue to evolve post-pandemic.

From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

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The Evening Runway with Hongbin Jeong, Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian

The Evening Runway with Hongbin Jeong, Roshan Gidwani & Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

Why It Matters: Small homes drive self-storage investments in Asia Pacific

The star, who posted a video of herself from the recent Met Gala in New York reciting the French Queen’s famous line “Let them eat cake” has caused a major celebrity turnaround.

The star, who posted a video of herself from the recent Met Gala in New York reciting the French Queen’s famous line “Let them eat cake” has caused a major celebrity turnaround.

Spill the Tea: Hailey Bailey, famous TikToker, causes celebrity “Blockout”

Abygail Tan, the Associate Director of Futar, a Singapore-based construction company has grown from a humble shophouse to a global powerhouse. Initially focused on Japanese tiles, under her leadership, Futar has sourced materials from Spain, Italy, Turkey, and China. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Abygail Tan, Associate Director, Futar Enterprises Pte Ltd, to share more about how she has achieved success for both Futar and herself.

Abygail Tan, the Associate Director of Futar, a Singapore-based construction company has grown from a humble shophouse to a global powerhouse. Initially focused on Japanese tiles, under her leadership, Futar has sourced materials from Spain, Italy, Turkey, and China. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Abygail Tan, Associate Director, Futar Enterprises Pte Ltd, to share more about how she has achieved success for both Futar and herself.

R.I.C.H: What's the stepping stone to a tile business?

Singapore shares dipped this morning, dragged mainly by index counter declines after a global rally overnight.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.4 per cent to 3,301.57 points after 68.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Golden Agri-Resources, after the palm oil company reported today a 60 per cent year-on-year decline in Q1 net profit to US$37 million amid weaker crude palm oil prices. 

Elsewhere, from how five index counters traded lower on news that they would be removed from the MSCI Singapore index, to more on expectations on US April consumer prices out tonight, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Poh, Head of Investment and ESG Strategies, South Asia, Amundi.

Singapore shares dipped this morning, dragged mainly by index counter declines after a global rally overnight.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.4 per cent to 3,301.57 points after 68.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Golden Agri-Resources, after the palm oil company reported today a 60 per cent year-on-year decline in Q1 net profit to US$37 million amid weaker crude palm oil prices. 
Elsewhere, from how five index counters traded lower on news that they would be removed from the MSCI Singapore index, to more on expectations on US April consumer prices out tonight, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Poh, Head of Investment and ESG Strategies, South Asia, Amundi.

Market View: US April CPI expectations, Index counters down on MSCI deletion, Chinese government reportedly considering buying millions of unsold homes

Why It Matters: Small homes drive self-storage investments in Asia Pacific

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