Singapore
25 Purvis Street shophouse on sale via EOI for $19.2m
25 Purvis Street shophouse on sale via EOI for $19.2m
The indicative price translates to $2,745 per square foot per plot ratio.
Pair of shophouses at 48 Peck Seah Street on sale for $22.9m
The guide price translates to $3,500 psf on floor area.
SG, Malaysia ink MoU on special economic zone
The countries will also work on seven more initiatives related to the economic zone.
ThaiBev taps Prapakon Thongtheppairot as president and international group COO
He will begin his duties on 27 June.
No Signboard to acquire 60% stake at Dining Haus for $1.2m
It will acquire the stake from Chia Shu Sian and Gazelle Ventures.
Singtel sets new emission targets
It aims for a group-wide 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
SGX rejects Thomson Medical’s application to extend period for public float restoration
The company applied for a further extension on 2 January.
KPMG and SBF outlines Budget 2024 wish list
Their first recommendation is to strengthen Singapore’s regional competitiveness.
MOE prepares students for safe AI use
Students and the education workforce to learn about proper AI use and its risks.
New bill to expand MAS’ investigative powers proposed
Some of the expanded powers are entering premises without notice.
S’poreans log nearly 5 hours daily on apps in 2023
Last year, Singaporeans averaged 4.51 hours. Higher than 2022’s 4.43 hours.
HubSpot partners with TikTok to supercharge B2B lead generation
87% of TikTok users in SEA discover new products and brands through creator content.
WTW reveals two new appointments in Singapore team
Ernest Heng has been appointed as the head of specialty whilst David Ng as head of client services in Singapore.
Around 38,000 accounts activate ‘Money Lock’ feature
The activation resulted in over $3.2b of savings that were set aside.
Singaporeans satisfaction with life declines
They are most dissatisfied with their household income and standard of living, amongst others.
SG promotes proper culture and conduct amongst general insurers
The ICCSC hopes to ensure that general insurers maintain and improve professionality to grow customer’s trust.
AIA S’pore launches Ultimate Critical Cover, S’poreans feel ‘inadequately protected’
A study was conducted which showed that respondents consider a median payout of $100,000 sufficient, short of the recommended $300,000 by LIA.
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