Restructuring affects roughly four percent of CapitaLand Investment’s Singapore workforce this year.

CapitaLand Investment has cut about 90 positions in Singapore as it reshapes its organization around longer-term business priorities.

About 90 Singapore Employees Affected
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has laid off approximately 90 employees in Singapore so far in 2026, representing about 4 percent of its Singapore-based workforce. The Singapore-headquartered real asset manager said on September 3 that the retrenchments were part of organizational changes following a periodic review of its structure and business needs. CNA reported that CLI had about 2,290 employees in Singapore in 2025, based on its latest sustainability report.

Restructuring Tied to Business Priorities
In a joint statement with the Singapore Industrial and Services Employees’ Union (SISEU), CLI said it periodically reviews its organizational structure to ensure operations remain aligned with strategic priorities and long-term requirements. The company operates in more than 40 countries and had 9,542 employees worldwide in 2025, with Singapore accounting for roughly 24 percent of its global workforce.

Union Involved Before Retrenchments
SISEU, an affiliate of Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress, said it was informed about the restructuring in advance and had been engaging with CLI throughout the process. The union said its role included representing employees’ interests, ensuring affected workers were treated fairly, and confirming that severance arrangements complied with the applicable collective agreement.

Severance and Career Support Offered
CLI said affected employees would receive fair severance arrangements, career transition services, and counseling support, while suitable workers may also be considered for redeployment elsewhere within the group. The company said supporting employees remained a priority during the transition. AsiaOne also reported that approximately 77 percent of CLI’s Singapore workforce was local in 2025, while more than 48 percent held managerial or senior management positions.

Cuts Come Despite Profit Growth
The retrenchments come as CLI continues expanding parts of its business. AsiaOne reported that the company’s website listed almost 60 Singapore-based job openings as of September 3, including positions and internships in property management, operations, and marketing. CLI also recorded a 13.9 percent rise in first-half net profit to S$327 million, compared with S$287 million a year earlier, highlighting how workforce restructuring can occur even while a company remains profitable.

CapitaLand Investment’s restructuring highlights the changing employment landscape within Singapore’s corporate and real estate sectors, where companies are reassessing workforce structures while investing in growth and productivity. The development is particularly relevant to Singaporeans navigating an increasingly competitive labor market, while Indonesians seeking professional opportunities in Singapore may also need to pay closer attention to shifting hiring priorities and skill requirements.

Sources: CNA (2026) , Asia One (2026)

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