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Tech and real estate rev up Singapore M&A scene

Tech and real estate rev up Singapore M&A scene

Deals by homegrown firms hit a four-year high at $46.19b in the first half of 2018.

Singapore expats burdened with lower packages and higher cost of living

A study revealed that over half or 52% of expats in Singapore are dissatisfied with the city's cost of living.

Singapore malls pin hopes on fitness spaces to battle declining footfall

The upcoming Funan Mall will allow indoor cycling in its Level 1 through amenities paired with end-of-trip facilities such as cafés and shower facilities.

Foodtech slowly devours startup funding in Singapore

The launch of US$40m VisVires New Protein (VVNP) fund with its niche focus on the global food and feed system attests to the growing investor appetite for foodtech startups.

YTL PowerSeraya launches retail arm Geneco amidst opening of Singapore's electricity market

Its 24-month fixed rate price plans will go head-to-head against 12 other retailers.

Singtel's mobile app Dash welcomes Visa and Apple Pay

Users can use their Visa Virtual accounts and Apple pay for transactions online and in-store worldwide.

Singapore ranks fifth in total green office space certifications

It lagged behind Beijing and Sydney with only around 13 million sqft of certified green space.

Singtel subsidiary wins new regional licences in Australia's 5G network

It clinched 47 regional lots for $185.1m across Australia.

Kimly executives Lim Hee Liat and Chia Cher Kiang released on bail

They were arrested over suspected violations of the Securities and Futures Act.

Banning sugar products in Singapore may not be the best idea

The Ministry of Health is currently considering measures to reduce Singaporeans’ consumption of sugar which is a factor in obesity and diabetes here. These include a total ban on the sales and advertising of high-sugar drinks, mandatory labelling as well as a tax.

ICT segment may hold more promise in 2019 for telcos' profits: analyst

Singtel is projected to trade at a yield of 5.7% versus StarHub’s 6.6% amidst TPG’s entry.

Should Venture worry about a third IQOS manufacturer for Philip Morris?

It could struggle for more market share as the second manufacturer, FLEX, has already hit supplier limit.

Developers: Singapore retailers' secret weapon for the holiday season

As savvy shoppers look to the internet for their deals, the last quarter of the year is increasingly a crucial period for online retailers in Singapore. A runway of shopping festivals -- beginning in September with 9/9 followed by Singles Day in November, and then 12/12 -- is eclipsing the traditional Christmas shopping season.

Keppel DC Singapore 5 could deliver an initial 7.8% yield in H2 2019

KDC SGP 5’s occupancy rate improved to 84.2% in Q3 versus 73.9% in Q2.

Chart of the Day: Grade A core CBD office rents up 3.5% in Q3

It could still record an increase of 13-15% by end-2018 before seeing a moderated growth of 5-8% by 2019.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.14%

Wall Street's weakness could weigh down the local bourse today.