Singapore
1.4 million Singaporeans to get Bicentennial Bonus benefits in November
1.4 million Singaporeans to get Bicentennial Bonus benefits in November
This follows the top-ups to Edusave accounts and PSEA in June.
SGX licences internet-based index to Nikko AM
The iEdge-FactSet Global Internet index highlights stocks focused on web-based tech.
Scoot transfers operations to Changi Airport Terminal 1
It added self-service check-in and automated bag-drop facilities.
Chart of the Day: Check out the top retail property transactions in Q3
Weak market sentiment has made investors selective in their acquisitions.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.52%
Keppel Corp led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 0.75% rise.
PropertyGuru withdraws Australian IPO
The company stressed that it is not seeking new funds for business operations.
SPH net profit for FY2019 crashes 25% to $150.2m
Media ad revenue slipped 12% YoY to $88.8m for 4Q.
Great Eastern opens new office in Paya Lebar Quarter
The Grade A facility will host 1,400 financial representatives.
Which CEO is Singapore's top media darling?
Piyush Gupta of DBS got the most attention from media outlets.
Suntec REIT's NPI up 3.2% to $58.36m in Q3
Revenue from Suntec City and contributions from 55 Currie Street boosted its growth.
Weak loan growth to hit OCBC's Q3 profits
Loan growth could moderate to 3.2% over higher credit costs.
Mapletree Logistics Trust raises $250m through private placement
The placement was 13 times oversubscribed.
Worker incomes doubled over two generations: MOF
If they were at the same age, a Gen-2 worker would earn $2,800 monthly whilst a Gen-4 worker would get $5,900.
Residential site off Upper Serangoon for sale at $13.5m
The sale is by public tender and will close on December 5.
STI posted total return of 6% YTD
Amongst constituents, Thai Beverage has the highest total return of 55%.
Boutique asset management NCI opens Singapore branch
The firm will support the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s new fund structure.
Mapletree Industrial Trust's NPI grew 13.3% to $79.9m in Q2
This was due to revenue contributions from new acquisitions.
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