ESR-Logistics REIT is set to acquire five freehold logistics properties, marking a strategic expansion of its industrial portfolio.

The move underscores the trust's continued appetite for high-quality, long-term assets in the logistics sector, even as market conditions evolve.

Investors will be watching to see how the acquisition is funded and whether it signals a broader shift in the REIT's growth strategy.

The development comes as Frasers Property Singapore prepares for a significant leadership change.

Chief Executive Soon Su Lin is scheduled to step down on October 1, handing over the reins during a period of transition for the developer.

The company has been navigating a complex market environment, and the incoming leadership will be tasked with steering the firm through ongoing challenges and opportunities.