Singapore
Ascott Residence Trust issues first sustainability-linked bond of $200m
Ascott Residence Trust issues first sustainability-linked bond of $200m
This is the first sustainability-linked bond by a Singapore-listed real estate trust.
DBS opens barbell income fund to retail investors
Investors can buy into the fund with a minimum of $1,000.
Government inks deal with New Zealand to boost food, trade innovation
The deals seek to boost bilateral trade and develop sustainable food innovations.
Chart of the Day: 80.3% residential unit buyers in Q1 2022 are locals
Less than half of transactions are priced below $1.5m.
Equity market faces 6 threats
The equity market outlook depends on how well stocks deal with these threats.
Market update: STI up 0.96%
Genting Singapore had the most growth.
Keppel Infrastructure, NUS partner for smart grid, clean power projects
The partnership also includes educational and training opportunities for students.
Sheng Shiong Group mulls opening 3 to 5 stores yearly
The opening of new stores is part of the group's plan to expand its footprint in SG.
MNACT's net income inches up by 10.2% in FY21/22
The increase was attributed to three factors.
Private homes prices in 2022 expected to rise up to 3%: Huttons
More foreigners could buy homes in Singapore which will cause price hikes.
Nanofilm's revenue grows at a faster pace of 27% YoY in 1Q2022
The faster growth was attributed to growth in all its business units.
STB, Philippine Airlines join hands to promote travel to SG
PAL passengers will be given special deals for SG tourist spots.
‘I trust you:’ Singaporeans trust gov’t to keep info private
Half of Singaporeans trust their government with data privacy, higher than the global average of 29%.
One of the last District 9 residential sites put on sale: CBRE
The site, which has two land plots, will be on sale until 8 June 2022.
Surbana Jurong to run coastal protection study of North-West coastline
The study is aimed at protecting the four coastal reservoirs along the coastline from seawater inundation.
CHART OF THE DAY: Google shows return in mobility for retail, recreation
RHB attributed this to the easing of Safe Management Measures.
Prime retail rents to rise between 2%-4% in 2022
The expected growth is on the back of easing of restrictions.
Commentary
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