Singapore
IREIT Global launches green financing framework to drive sustainability
IREIT Global launches green financing framework to drive sustainability
The framework will guide the company’s green finance transactions (GFTs).
Sasseur REIT extends sponsor loan maturity
The agreement extends the maturity of the sponsor loan from March 2025 to March 2030.
GuocoLand to redeem $400m perpetual securities
The securities were issued under the group’s $3b multicurrency note programme.
Sembcorp, Chevron sign LNG sale and purchase deal
It will commence in 2028.
MPA, MISC Group ink MoU on maritime innovation
They will focus on integrating sustainable technologies into marine operations.
Aelios announces mandatory cash offer of $1.16 per unit for Suntec REIT
It acquired an aggregate of 62,541,700 units on 5 Dec.
Chinese fine dining finds its next course in Singapore
The city-state’s high spending power and big Chinese commune make it an ideal entry point.
PMI slips 1.6 points in November
November marked the 21st consecutive month of expansion in Singapore's private sector.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.55%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.99% increase.
Temasek Holdings joins $2b investment in Veeam Software
It will raise Veeam’s valuation to $15b.
Retail sales rise 2.2% YoY to $4.1b in October
Driven by stronger online sales with 12.7% share.
F&B sales rise 3.9% YoY to $997m in October
All F&B segments recorded MoM growth.
Singapore STI outpaces peers in Asia Pacific, led by financials and utilities: FTSE Russell
Financials comprised 53% and real estate 17% as of September.
Ride-hailing bookings updated with child seat and wheelchair space options
These changes have been effective since November.
MAS to launch electronic deferred payment solutions in mid-2025
It will help support the transition to e-payments.
Singapore dollar amongst top 10 currencies processed during Black Friday
The Black Friday-Cyber Monday period saw a total of 465 million transactions.
Australia commits US$50m to Singapore’s green transition initiative
The initiative seeks to accelerate green transition in the Southeast Asia region.
Commentary
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When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?
What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
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