Singapore
More launches drive new home sales up by 80.3% MoM in April
More launches drive new home sales up by 80.3% MoM in April
April marked the highest new home sales since September 2022.
SIA Group flew 2.7 million passengers in April
But its cargo and mail carried fell to 68.8 million kilogrammes.
Mainland Chinese buyers to be most affected by the ABSD rate hike: report
In Q123, buyers from China purchased 316 non-landed homes.
What are Singaporeans’ preferred markets for commercial real estate investment?
Investors from SG deployed a total of US$15.8b into global real estate in 2022.
Singapore banks deliver strong earnings growth in Q1
OCBC outperformed with a net interest margin expansion of 75bp YoY.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI increases by 0.19%; Hongkong Land is top stock
Hongkong Land was the most active stock as it increased by 1.79%.
SDC, WWF-SG unveil sustainability guidebook for establishments
The guidebook instructs businesses to align operations with sustainable practices.
Singapore requires residual current circuit breakers in all residential premises
This covers residential places built before 1985.
ST Engineering revenue up 13% YoY to $2.3b in Q1
Its Commercial Aerospace sector contributed the largest with $873m.
United Hampshire US REIT’s net property income rises 13.5% YoY to US$12.9m in Q1
The REIT attributed the increase to the resilient performance of its existing properties.
LHN Limited’s net profit plunges 47.4% YoY to $16.9m in H123
Despite the net profit decline, the company proposed a higher interim dividend of $0.01.
Singapore receives first-ever import of live chicken from Indonesia
Japfa delivered the 23,000 chickens to the Lion City.
CEREIT net property income up 3.6% YoY to $48.9m in Q1
Its DPU showed resiliency despite falling 2.4% YoY in Q1.
Central Bank unveils the Lee Kuan Yew centenary coin
Singaporeans can obtain the commemorative coin starting September 2023.
Chart of the Day: Companies leading in data centre market
Knight Frank said Google has the highest market share.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.65%; Sembcorp Industries is at the top
Sembcorp Industries is the most active stock.
5 in 10 employees say AI is the most in-demand digital skill
However, only 15% of them possess expertise in AI.
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