Singapore
Singapore launches last-mile parcel delivery standards
Singapore launches last-mile parcel delivery standards
The new standards aim to improve the areas of packaging and labelling, amongst others.
Private residential prices may increase even after new cooling measures
It may grow between 9% and 11% this year.
MAS to test purpose-bound digital SGD
This can be used in government and commercial vouchers, amongst others.
ESR-LOGOS REIT acquires Japan-based logistics property
The acquisition fee is around $1.7m.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust secures $157.4m sustainability-linked bond
It will be used to decarbonise three of the CLAS’ serviced residences in Southeast Asia.
5 ways a financial institution can shield itself from cyber attacks
MAS warned that the cyber threat landscape has been increasingly hostile.
Analysts explain increase of private home prices in Q3 22
Home prices grew 3.8% from 3.5% in the previous quarter.
Singaporean’s spending to slow down in 2023: report
Real household spending is expected to grow by 2.28%.
Capitaland Ascott Trust reports RevPAU up by 88%
An increase in occupancy and average daily rates boosted RevPAU.
ESR-LOGOS REIT completes enhancement works for Queensland property
53 Peregrine Drive underwent enhancement to increase its gross floor area by 26,335 square meters.
Wilmar International core net profit up 38.2% to US$796m in Q3
It achieved record core net profit for the first nine months of the year.
CLCT’s net property income rises 7.5% YoY in 9M22
Its new economy portfolio drove the increase.
How insects could help feed 10 billion people by 2050
Singapore is a suitable launchpad for insect player to create insect-based diets.
Keppel REIT acquires S$85.7m office property in Japan
It plans to use the acquisition to pave the way for the firm’s entrance into Japan’s market.
Industrial properties boosted CapitaLand India Trust's Q3 total property income
Total property income grew by 13%.
Globe raises $410m in stocks rights offer
Singtel and Ayala Corporation are the company’s principal shareholders.
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.
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