Singapore
SIA Group’s net profit climbs 4.9% YoY to $658.7m in 3Q23/24
SIA Group’s net profit climbs 4.9% YoY to $658.7m in 3Q23/24
The airline group attributed the increase to lower tax expenses, amongst others.
Domestic wholesale trade sales down 3.5% in Q4
Petroleum sales and transport equipment sales logged double-digit decreases.
Manufacturing-related stocks kick off 2024 with $22m in net institutional inflows
Six stocks post net inflow for every five that booked net outflow.
Singaporeans across generations raise concern on impact of AI in job security
Technical and soft skills were found to be the most crucial skills in future workplaces.
Food factory site at Senoko Drive for sale
The property is on sale via private treaty at a price of S$8.8m.
DCS Card Centre launches new digital innovation unit
Ceridwen Choo has been appointed as CEO of DCS Innov.
Sembcorp Industries’ net profit up 11% to $942m in FY2023
Net profit for gas and renewables segments rose.
Lendlease Finance rebounds in H2’23, revenue more than doubles
Total assets climbed 6.4% YoY.
Retail mall Liv@Changi for sale at $36m
It is zoned commercial, and foreigners will not have to pay ABSD or SSD.
OCBC gives S$9m support to 14,000 junior employees
Payouts will be made between February to March 2024.
Cordlife Group names Yiu Pang Fai as Group CEO
Tan Poh Lan steps down from the role for personal reasons.
184-room Geylang hotel for sale at S$120m
The Yaju Hotel is just 1 of 5 hotels in Geylang with more than 150 rooms.
SGX issues $300m notes due 2027
These notes are priced at 3.45%, payable semi-annually.
2023 records lowest private residential leasing volume in seven years
A total of 82,257 private residential properties island-wide were rented out in 2023
Ballot papers and documents en route for destruction on 2 March
Candidates or their representatives are invited to witness the destruction process.
S’pore Reinsurers’ Association becomes founding member of global advisory council
The council aims to increase efficiencies and digital readiness among stakeholders.
ABSD clawback has negligible impact to property developers: analyst
They are expected to retain the current playbook of selling as much stock upfront.
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