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Singapore YTD bond issuance hits record high at US$34.3b
Singapore YTD bond issuance hits record high at US$34.3b
Mega-deals from the financial services sector including DBS and UOB raised US$23.9b.
Steep rents set to boost office REITs only by H2 2019
Leasing costs rose by double-digits to 14.8% in Q3.
Banks embark on hiring spree in fight against dirty money
IT security professionals in the sector who are now earning around $75,000 to $180,000 a year could be able to command a hike of up to 30% in their pay amidst the heated demand for their pack.
Tech and real estate rev up Singapore M&A scene
Deals by homegrown firms hit a four-year high at $46.19b in the first half of 2018.
Singapore expats burdened with lower packages and higher cost of living
A study revealed that over half or 52% of expats in Singapore are dissatisfied with the city's cost of living.
Singapore malls pin hopes on fitness spaces to battle declining footfall
The upcoming Funan Mall will allow indoor cycling in its Level 1 through amenities paired with end-of-trip facilities such as cafés and shower facilities.
Foodtech slowly devours startup funding in Singapore
The launch of US$40m VisVires New Protein (VVNP) fund with its niche focus on the global food and feed system attests to the growing investor appetite for foodtech startups.
Senoko Energy hits over 1,000 signups in first phase launch of open electricity market
They are offering two fixed price plans for 24 and 12 months.
YTL PowerSeraya launches retail arm Geneco amidst opening of Singapore's electricity market
Its 24-month fixed rate price plans will go head-to-head against 12 other retailers.
Singapore's rattled equities may stage January comeback as STI tipped to open strong
The STI has booked gains of 5.8% in January 2017 and 3.9% in January 2018.
Private home prices may climb by up to 2% in 2019
The bonanza of 20,000 units to be launched in early 2019 may curb price growth.
Should incumbent malls be threatened by Jewel Changi and Funan in 2019?
They have proven their strength as pre-commitment levels for Jewel Changi and Funan have hit 90% and 70%, respectively.
Million dollar HDB resale flats on the rise
An HDB terrace in Jalan Bahagia was sold for a record high price of $1.19m.
Property curbs couldn't stop ultra-wealthy and foreigners from buying luxury homes in Singapore
Six super luxury homes were sold for $10m and above after the cooling measures.
First-time buyers and displaced homeowners will drive housing demand
Smaller units are poised to enjoy healthier take-up rates.
HDB upgraders shunned by property curbs and Hungry Ghost Festival in Q3
HDB dwellers were more cautious as their condo purchases dropped 36.3% to 1,486 units, with almost half of transactions below $1m.
Vietnam overtakes Singapore in IPO fund market
Singapore's IPO market only raised $715m against Vietnam’s $6.2b.
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