Singapore
Softer demand to slow rental and price growth for factories
Softer demand to slow rental and price growth for factories
In 1Q24, rental indices saw single-digit increases.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.61%; Top stock is Hongkong Land USD
Hongkong Land USD is the top stock with a 2.45% increase.
FLCT debt management, expansion to stay prudent in next 2 years: S&P
Credit rating upgrade unlikely in the next 12 to 24 months.
Strata office sales up 11% in Q1 as Singapore attracts wealthy
Higher interest rates kept prices in check.
Wiseasy Technology earns a win in the Payments category at the SBR National Business Awards 2024
Wiseasy's WiseQ Mobile Payment Solution is shaping the future of the QR payments landscape for businesses, designed to prevent fraud and inefficiency, and ultimately, to serve an even bigger purpose.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital introduces flexible working shifts for nurses
The initiative allows nurses to have a mix of routine and flexible shifts.
UOB grants 30,400 shares to eligible non-executive directors
The share awards are part of the directors’ remuneration for 2023.
Riverstone logs 54.5% YoY net profit growth in Q124
This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of growth for the company.
OCBC logs record net profit of S$1.98b in Q1; EPS is S$1.76
Higher wealth management and insurance income pushed up fee income.
Marina Bay Sands, UOB, and STB partner to boost Marina Bay precinct
It aims to elevate Marina Bay’s status as a top lifestyle and business hub.
Geo Energy's Q124 net profit falls 46% YoY
Income for the quarter declined amid lower coal prices and production.
Bungalow on Dyson Road up for sale at $20m
The asset features 9,350 sq ft of freehold land with a built-up area of approximately 5,000 sq ft.
Wilmar secures US$100m ESG-linked loan from Maybank
Maybank will lower the interest rates in tiers as Wilmar meets ESG goals.
Record sales drive Sri Tang Gloves' profit surge in 1Q24
The company reported a net profit of THB146.8m ($5.4m).
Worker and student accommodation demand boosts Centurion revenue
The company posted a 30% revenue growth in 1Q24.
HSBC's Philip Lee joins ST Engineering board
He will be part of the finance committee.
Civmec posts a 16.9% rise in net profit for 3Q24
The company also posted higher revenue.
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