Singapore
OCBC launches net zero loan for corporates
OCBC launches net zero loan for corporates
Companies get a reduced interest rate on their loans when they meet targets.
Luxury apartments sales totalled to $2.165b
Over 221 units of luxury apartments were sold last year.
Sentosa Cove sales up 59.3% in H2 2022: report
Singapore’s reopening helped in the sales pick up.
No interruptions in Credit Suisse operations in Singapore: MAS
MAS said UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse will not impact SG’s banking system.
SG is 6th priciest city for office space: report
Total office costs are at $193.42 (US$142.73) per square foot per annum.
Study shows half of SMEs not applying for gov’t incentives for digitisation
Businesses report plight in barriers to upgrade digitisation.
Workers in SG likely to see pay hike of above 20% in 2023: report
Pre-COVID salary increases averaged 10% for corporations.
GCB sales slow down in H2 22 due to interest rate hikes: analyst
The GCBs sold were valued at $613.45m, down 18.4%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.75%; CapitaLandInvest is top gainer
CapitaLand Investment Limited led the index.
SG likely to see ‘worst export performance’ since 2019
Experts expect full-year NODX to drop by 4% to 7% in 2023.
Economic optimism declines in Singapore
Optimism level fell by seven points.
Changi Airport snatches crown as world's best airport
The airport took the title from Doha Hamad Airport.
Revised toll charges to take effect March 31 - LTA
This is in line with the transportation agency’s policy to match Malaysia’s rates.
ST Engineering's urban solutions unit clinches $430m rail deal in Taiwan
The nine-year contract will start by mid-2023.
Workplace 3.0: Transforming work environments to support innovation and meaningful work
Progressive workplaces have been a subject of discourse since the recent Budget announcement.
Singapore to import 1GW RE electricity from Cambodia
A conditional approval was granted to the import project proposal of Keppel Energy.
SG, Indonesia ink pact on renewable energy cooperation
Under the MoU, the parties will develop solar farms to supply renewable energy to Indonesia.
Commentary
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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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From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause
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