Singapore
Singapore's import and export price indices rose in 2017
Singapore's import and export price indices rose in 2017
Import prices increased 5.8%, whilst export prices were up by 2.9%.
Singapore's domestic supply price increased 7% in 2017
This was highly driven by a 29.4% increase in oil prices.
Singapore Airlines launches digital innovation blueprint programme
It aims to improve digital technology and open innovation in Singapore.
Sri Lanka to cut tariff spending by $10m through Singapore free trade
Moody's Investors Service also said the two countries will have more access to other trade markets.
3 in 5 workers willing to take contract roles
But only if they couldn't find the right job options.
Private condo prices crept up 0.6% in December
This is softer than the 1.6% growth in November.
Freehold residential site Wilshire sold for $98m
It was sold to a joint venture led by Roxy-Pacific Holdings.
Over half of SMEs uninterested in expanding overseas
Four in ten said they don't have funds to do so.
Watch out for more commercial property deals in 2018
The sale of a Beach Road commercial site for $1.62b led the deals in Q4.
Ascott Residence Trust's unit revenue grew 5% in 4Q2017
This was highly driven by a RevPAU growth of 22% in Belgium.
ST Engineering sets up treasury entity
It will help the firm's companies manage financial risks.
CDL Hospitality Trusts' room revenue rose 1.1% in 4Q2017
This was due to the 1.2% YoY increase to $186 in average daily room rate.
Singapore's overseas property investments surged 40% to $37.18b
It also rose to become the largest investor in the US market.
Grab to install GrabPay in tourist spots
It inked a deal with the Singapore Tourism Board.
Frasers Logistics and Industrial Trust shows robust acquisition targets
Australian states form 39.2%, 30% and 28.2% of FLT’s portfolio.
Ascott to increase global portfolio to 160,000 units by 2023
It plans to expand properties in China, Malaysia and Philippines.
Iceberg Research slams Noble debt restructuring deal
It urged creditors to "demand tougher conditions" and reject Noble's plan.
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