Singapore
First Resources refutes ties to rainforest clearing in Indonesia
First Resources refutes ties to rainforest clearing in Indonesia
Independent advisor to review First Resources’ practices.
Fullerton Fund Mgmt, UNDP working on sustainable management framework
This aims to guide private equity investors in integrating sustainability into their strategies.
HDB rents increase by 0.6% MoM in March
Across room types, 5 Room recorded the highest rent increase.
Singapore Maritime Foundation outlines key skills for maritime sector's future readiness
SMF categorises maritime workforce skills into three types.
Condo rents see modest rise in March, up 0.3% MoM
Rents, however, fell 3.4% YoY.
ST Engineering, EY sign space tech and geospatial deal to promote sustainability
Part of the agreement is using geospatial data to formulate sustainability roadmaps focusing on five key areas.
Jewel Changi celebrates 5 years with 26% footfall increase
Overseas travelers make up 30% of the airport's footfall.
InterContinental is saving insurance for a rainy day
NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.
Property prospects mixed amidst rising supply
The office market will see a higher supply with a pipeline of 4.76 million square feet.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.63%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 1.21% increase.
DBS, OCBC to see net profits dip, loan growth soften in Q1
“Softer NIM but resilient asset quality.”
Two of the largest banks in Singapore are expected to report a year-on-year (yoy) drop in net profits for the first quarter, although their asset quality will remain resilient according to UOB Kay Hian.
Top bids for Canberra Crescent, De Souza Avenue sites could go as high as $430M:analysts
Canberra Crescent may see the top bid reaching $350m.
Over two-thirds of S’poreans embrace tech and AI-driven change in the workplace
Technology and AI integration are driving factors for workplace change.
MAS allocates $35M for sustainable finance upskilling
Initiatives include expanding sustainable finance courses and introducing an IBF Skills Badge.
MPA, IEA sign MoU to advance maritime energy transition
They will work together to develop and adopt zero and near-zero emission fuels and technologies.
EPS to register ammonia-fueled newbuilds in Singapore
The vessels are set for delivery from 2026 onwards.
Singapore advances net-zero shipping efforts
It is advancing towards net-zero emissions in the maritime sector through digitalisation, decarbonisation, and global partnerships.
Commentary
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What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
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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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