Singapore
Manufacturing output recovers to 17.6% in February
Electronics manufacturing expanded amidst the global chip shortage.
Singapore needs to prepare for the future of work, says Deloitte exec
Manufacturers must reskill talent, refresh employment brand to attract and retain talent
Outbound commercial real estate investment surges 164% to $43.41b
Singaporean capital led Asian outbound real estate investment rebounds in 2021.
Fully-vaxxed travellers may enter SG, Malaysia land borders sans testing, quarantine
Singapore and Malaysia reopened borders for fully inoculated travellers on 1 April.
SIA, Scoot open entire network to fully-vaxxed travellers
The airlines will no longer designate VTL flights from 1 April.
OLAM Group to sell 35.4% stake in Olam Agri for $1.7b
Proceeds will go towards right-sizing Olam Group’s capital structure, amongst others.
CICT acquires two Australia-based properties for $150m
The two properties are located at 66 Goulburn Street and 100 Arthur Street.
Flight searches on Expedia double prior to new vaccinated travel framework
Stockholm, Perth, and Zurich saw a significant growth in travel demand.
Why is there a looming downside risk in private home markets?
Possible stagflation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict may greatly affect the market.
Market Update: STI up 0.99%
SATS and SIA topped the index following the impending implementation of quarantine-free travel.
KPMG ties up with trade associations for decarbonisation blueprint
The blueprint will drive the ESG change agenda.
Sembcorp Marine bags wind turbine installation vessel project contract
The project is set for completion in early 2025.
SAP, EDB open digital innovation hub for next generation engineering
SAP Labs Singapore will employ 500 highly skilled digital professionals by 2025.
Ascendas India Trust to acquire Phase 2 warehouse in India
It signed definitive agreements for the proposed acquisition.
VTLs no more: SG allows quarantine-free travel for fully-vaxxed individuals
General travel will be allowed starting 1 April.
MOH recommends 4th vaccine dose for certain groups
The 2nd booster shot will be unavailable to the general population for now.
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