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Home prices to remain stable, buoyed by “genuine” buyers

Sharp supply drop in Q3 is no cause for alarm given it came after a record supply spike in Q2.

Residential Property

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ComfortDelGro recovery in 2021 likely: analyst

Transport & Logistics

8 hours ago

Resurgence of COVID-19 cases still a threat for the company.

UOB to issue €1b covered bonds due 2027

Financial Services

8 hours ago

This is the first euro-covered bond in Singapore in two years.

Mapletree to develop Grade A warehouse development in Japan for $550m

Markets & Investing

9 hours ago

It is set to be the largest logistics warehouse space in Kyushu.

Singapore Airlines raises offer price of 10-year bond issue to $500m

Aviation

10 hours ago

It was initially launched at an offer size of $300m.

Market Update: STI closes at near 9-month high

Markets & Investing

12 hours ago

The Straits Times Index extended its gains for a third consecutive day on Tuesday, ending up by 42.85 points or 1.5% at 2,891.63.

OCBC pilots increased green finance framework for SMEs

Financial Services

1 day ago

SMEs will no longer need to develop frameworks prior to applying.

Businesses still in trouble if tourists don't return by 2021: survey

Economy

1 day ago

Singapore businesses call on local shoppers for support.

MAS unveils loan grant to help corporates obtain green financing

Financial Services

1 day ago

The grant offers up to $180,000 coverage of expenses.

Keysight, NTU team up on hybrid V2X communications

Transport & Logistics

1 day ago

The results will help realize smart mobility.

COVID-19 ‘dragged down' financial wellness: survey

Economy

1 day ago

Around 31% of respondents had issues paying off their housing loans.

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More purposeful businesses arise from challenging times

6 days ago

More than 70 organisations were conferred as Champions of Good 2020.

Payments key to keeping up with how Singaporeans want to shop

1 week ago

Over the last decade, digitization has changed shopping, dining, consumption and payment habits.

Alibaba generates $101.46b GMV in the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2020

1 week ago

Its digital infrastructure handled 583,000 orders per second during peak activity.

What to expect in Alibaba's 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2020?

2 weeks ago

Evolution from a ‘single’ to a ‘double’ festival to provide more opportunities for merchants.

SP Jain launches proprietary ELO technology at its Singapore campus

2 weeks ago

With the pandemic bringing everything to a standstill, universities all over the world are racing to adapt their programs and classes to online alternatives.

Things to note when expanding investment portfolio internationally

3 weeks ago

Tiger Brokers Singapore reveals ways on how to invest hard-earned money.

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Validus, YTL PowerSeraya partner for SME financial inclusion initiative

6 hours ago

SME suppliers can access Validus’ pre-approved financing for up to $500,000.

Singtel pilots cloud networking platform Liquid-X

6 hours ago

It aims to streamline network management by fusing multi-cloud access.

Schneider Electric to supply BPLRT's new electrical distribution system

9 hours ago

The firm will also replace the BPLRT’s power management system.

Camfil launches partnership with Swedish Chamber of Commerce

9 hours ago

The initiative aims to create business opportunities for SMEs in Singapore.

Pizza hut donates 1,100 pizzas to migrant workers

1 day ago

The pizzas were delivered to migrant worker dormitories across the country.

EZ-Link pilots enhanced mobile wallet

1 day ago

This is in connection with a brand refresh.

Cosco Shipping Intl. subsidiary wins legal battle against crane specialist

2 days ago

Cosco will be awarded an estimated $3.9m.

Limelight Network announces enhanced Realtime Streaming

2 days ago

It provides sub-second latency and viewer interactivity.

Thrive Global APAC, Thrive HR Exchange to provide workplace wellness solutions across SEA

2 days ago

Thrive HR Exchange members will gain access to Thrive Global’s content library.

UOB adopts Bloomberg Barclays green bond index

2 days ago

It is the first Singaporean bank to do so.

Exclusive

Singapore's workforce hopes for global equality amidst pandemic

As work opportunities continue to wither, Singaporeans wish for a better future.

by Staff Reporter

19 Nov 2020

Qapita to digitise records for startups across SEA, India

It has secured $2.44m in its seed funding round in September.

by Staff Reporter

19 Nov 2020

Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace

Salary hikes will be few and far between as firms grapple with COVID-19’s sudden impact.

by Staff Reporter

13 Nov 2020

5G and government support boost renewable use for data centres

Data centre firms have tempered expectations for green energy sources, but opportunities still await.

by Staff Reporter

23 Oct 2020

Rankings

Hotels bank on contactless tech to entice guests during coronavirus pandemic

Firms are installing self check-in kiosks, chatbots, direct booking applications, and digital in-room dining services.

by Staff Reporter

3 May 2020

People

SingSaver names Henry Sewell as Singapore country manager

Glenn Gore steps up as Affinidi Group CEO

Piyush Gupta named ‘most visible' CEO in local media

DBS names new group cash product management head

Etiqa Insurance appoints new CEO

Huttons appoints Mark Yip as CEO

Hong Kong

Singapore, Hong Kong to establish travel bubble

5 weeks ago

The Lion City has lowered the quarantine entry for Hong Kong travellers.

Hong Kong luxury home prices dip 0.1% in Q3

6 weeks ago

Volumes are volatile despite a recent mega deal that was closed at $2.5b.

Hong Kong real estate investment volume drops to 11-year low of HKD4.4b in Q3

6 weeks ago

Volumes remained soft despite the strong capital inflows in recent months.

Hong Kong logistics vacancy rate to hit 3% by end-2020

6 weeks ago

Over 100,000 sqm of marketable space is set to return to the leasing market over the next 12 months. Hong Kong’s logistics market has been negatively impacted by global trade tensions, the slow domestic economy, and a slump in retail sales.

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