DBS and Jollibee: Mega investments in Hong Kong!

DBS and Jollibee: Mega investments in Hong Kong!

In the first quarter of 2025, DBS Group Holdings Ltd. and Jollibee Foods Corporation made significant investments in commercial real estate in Hong Kong. These transactions underscore the increasing importance that Southeast Asian investors are placing on the real estate market in the Chinese Special Administrative Region. DBS Group, one of Asia's leading financial institutions, offers comprehensive services across various segments including consumer and corporate banking and treasury markets.

DBS Group is registered in Singapore and offers financial services in 18 markets, with a focus on high-growth regions such as Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. In addition to banking services, the group benefits from a high credit rating of “AA-” and “Aa1”, making it one of the most respected banks in the world, as shown by the “World’s Best Bank” and “Best Bank in the World” awards. The last closing price was SGD 43.71 and analysts recommend adding to the shares.

Major investments and market developments

The recent real estate investments come as Asian banks, including DBS, expect a significant upturn in their wealth business. This positive market development was fueled by a recent currency rally. At the same time, DBS Group Holdings announced its results for the first quarter of 2025, but in which net profit fell by 2% compared to the previous year.

• Singapore S.E. Index: 44.23 SGD, +1.19% (letzte 5 Tage: +2.88%, seit 1. Januar: +1.17%)
• Mittleres Kursziel: 45.94 SGD, damit ein Abstand zum aktuellen Kurs von +5.09%
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““The current challenges and market developments were also addressed by the OCBC in Singapore, which sticks to its forecast for 2025. There were also reports on May 9, 2025 that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) would take over 20% of the shares in India's Yes Bank.

Outlook and commitment

DBS has a strong commitment to social causes, having launched a SGD 50 million foundation to support social enterprises in Singapore and across Asia. The bank also focuses on employee retention and development. These initiatives have helped position DBS as the “Safest Bank in Asia” with a rolling period of 12 years (2009-2020).

As its investments in Hong Kong demonstrate, DBS has an ambitious growth strategy supported by a solid financial base and a clear commitment to social responsibility. Those interested can find more information on the bank's website: www.dbs.com.

The market remains under constant scrutiny as investors await future developments in the markets.

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