Singapore
Luxury home purchases jump to 76% in Q3
Luxury home purchases jump to 76% in Q3
This accounts for 130 out of the 171 luxury transactions.
41% of Singapore firms cut US investment amidst uncertainty
A third of these leaders have put a major halt to major investment decisions
UltraGreen.ai director buys 180,000 shares for $250,200
A lead independent director acquires 180,000 shares through UBS-managed trust.
Three new companies added to iEdge Singapore Next 50
The updated index will take effect on 22 December.
LMIR Trust seeks $63m in renounceable rights issue
A rights issue of 9.005 billion new units has been proposed.
Acrophyte Hospitality sells Hyatt Place Detroit Livonia for $10m
The divestment frees capital for Acrophyte to reduce debt or acquire new property.
Hiring sentiment for Q1 2026 softens to lowest in three years
Conditions for Q1 2026 have weakened to +15%, the lowest level since Q1 2022.
Gov't pledges $37b for RIE2030 to advance innovation, economic growth
It will start its billion-dollar investment in April 2026.
Singapore’s economy posts firmer rebound as industrial output surprises
The bank said risks have shifted toward a steeper 1.0% slope as early as April 2026 if core inflation momentum normalises.
Singapore’s Next 50 could draw eyes away from bank-heavy STI
It’s a yield-rich, real-asset and mid-cap growth basket.
New inventory, slower arrivals weigh on hotel industry: reports
About 3.7% of the city-state's hotel rooms are expected to come online in 2025–27.
Finance and insurance hiring rises 23% in Q1
Hiring outlook of finance and insurance employers stands at 33%.
Asia Pacific hotel investment is set to rise as 2026 volumes reach $17.3b
Investors are showing rising interest in hybrid hotel concepts, boutique luxury assets, and serviced residences.
OceanScape sells over $160m of iron ore
The company will sell 1.2 million metric tons of the product to HK Company.
Sembcorp confirms ongoing talks on potential Alinta Energy purchase
Discussions between relevant parties regarding the acquisition are currently in progress.
Proposed Singapore Paincare buyout ends after scheme conditions lapse
Financing confirmation were withdrawn after the expiry of UOB facilities.
SG consumers least likely to raise year-end spending in SEA
Amongst spenders in Singapore, 48% plan to spend on travel and only 7% on shopping.
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