Singapore
Retail property market to see broad-based recovery after Q2
Retail property market to see broad-based recovery after Q2
For the entire year, prime retail rents is expected to grow by 2% to 4%.
Singtel to post 3-year earnings CAGR of 15%
This is on the back of the company's 5G businesses in SG and Australia.
The destination office marks the new return to work normal
Cushman & Wakefield’s new 11,400-sqft office exudes the same vibe as Singapore’s best bars.
SIAEC-Boeing Singapore venture to cease operations in August
The venture was incorporated in Singapore in October 2015.
Employment appeals fall significantly to 1.73 per 1,000 employees in 2021: MOM
Most of the complaints filed were salary and dismissal claims.
Chart of the day: Wrongful dismissal claims dips in 2021
26% of wrongful dismissal cases assessed were substantiated.
Market update: STI down 0.08%
Sembcorp Industries posted the highest growth.
MAS vows to strengthen crypto regulation on consumer protection
The authority said reviews and public consultations are already underway.
MAS records $7.4b loss in FY21/22
Lower investment gain was among the factors that led to the loss.
Two local startups receive grants to develop sustainable energy solutions
These are for underwater infrastructure inspection and low-carbon hydrogen production.
Businesses want 2-year instalment payment options: survey
About six in 10 want to accept instalments in cryptocurrency.
93% of expert investors seek more influence
They want to engage in climate-related issues.
Sembcorp Industries' Myanmar subsidiary unharmed by foreign law repayment halt
Its power plant continues to run whilst employees are safe.
Keppel Corp to co-develop green field data centre in Beijing for $292.0m
This marks the company’s sixth project in China’s data centre market.
Sembcorp Marine secures contract for Australian energy company
The contract is to build and install a gas topside.
CBD, Grade A office rents grew 1.8% QoQ in Q2
Rents were at $11.10 per square feet in the second quarter of 2022.
Sembcorp Industries expects ‘materially higher’ financial results in 1H22
Its conventional energy segment drove better results for the company.
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