Singapore
Singapore expands levy concession for foreign domestic workers
Singapore expands levy concession for foreign domestic workers
This will benefit an estimate of 1,000 employers.
91% of Luxus Hills development sold during weekend preview
Thirty-two homes were sold by Friday, prompting the developer to release the remaining 46 homes for sale.
DBS extends hybrid human-robo investment portfolio to retail investors
They can access four to seven ETFs with a minimum investment sum of $1,000 or US$1,000.
Can the aviation sector withstand visitor downturn?
Their significant overseas portfolios will help them weather the rough flight.
Tax revenue rose 4.4% to $52.4b in FY 2018/19
Corporate income tax represented 31% of total revenue.
FCT acquisitions to boost growth: analyst
The purchase of PREAFL could give it the distinction as Singapore’s third-largest retail REIT.
Ascott to open four new properties by end-2019
It will reportedly add 846 units to the lodging scene.
Non-landed residential DC rates trimmed 0.3% after September review
Sector 112 DC rates fell 7.4% due to the disappointing bid price for Clementi Avenue 1 GLS.
CRCT completes acquisition of companies holding stakes in three Chinese retail malls
CapitaLand now has an interest of approximately 34.4% in the divestment companies.
Parc Clematis sold 70% of units in weekend launch
Units were sold for an average selling price of $1,580 psf.
Chart of the Day: Posh private home transaction volumes crashed 33.8% in H1
GCB sales plunged 45.3% in the first half of the year.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.76%
UOB led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 0.16% climb.
Daily Briefing: Singapore steps up hiring for foreign tech talent; Esports company Team Flash secures $2.08m in seed round
And SIA is offering wellness dishes on selected flights.
Singapore's leading startup players to gather at SBR Hottest Startups Panel Briefing 2019
It will be held on 24 October.
Keppel Land China to buy property in China's Silicon Valley
The company will pay $35.1m in the equity transfer agreement.
REITs defy downturn on tight office supply
CapitaLand, Keppel, and Suntec only have 5% to 1.5% office NLA due for renewals in H2.
MAS forms committee to oversee transition from SOR to SORA
The transition was made given USD LIBOR's likely discontinuation.
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