Singapore

Business optimism index in services sector inches up to 9%

But the real estate industry expects business to deteriorate amidst property curbs.

Is the worst over for embattled Singapore retail REITs?

Rents have been in a protracted three-year slump but analysts foresee a mild recovery in the coming months.

Far East Hospitality Trust Q2 NPI up 11.2% to $25.74m

The hotel segment offset the weaker serviced residences arm.

HDT Singapore Taxi secures operator licence from LTA

They will operate at least 800 e-taxis in 4 years.

Japan's industrial production slipped 2.1% in June

General machinery led the declines in the sector.

Bank lending up 5.9% to $673b in June

Corporate lending drove the monthly loan growth.

UOB rolls out fully automated car loan application process

This cuts processing time from three days to 15 minutes.

M1 could focus on cybersecurity amidst looming competition: analyst

The telco firm has mentioned its plans to grab opportunities offered by the Smart Nation initiatives.

More Singapore firms have women in their boards

All-male boards for Top 100 firms declined to 27% in June.

Malaysia gives ‘in-principle' nod to $1.34b Johor-Singapore rail

The Cabinet is assessing costs and other final details.

Cooling measures to curb demand for landed homes

Buyers wait on the sidelines as new curbs could boost home prices above $3m.

Ascendas REIT NPI up 3.8% to $159.2m in Q1

Property acquisitions and redevelopment sealed its NPI's growth.

Fragrant Gardens up for en bloc sale at $65m

Its site area of 3,583.8 sq m can yield up to 70 units.