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Exports growth stymied by ongoing downside risks: UOB
Exports growth stymied by ongoing downside risks: UOB
Widespread lockdowns and the Russia-Ukraine war will impact Singapore’s trade exposure.
Gov’t allocates $51m to fund request for proposal on coastal protection
New technologies include machine learning, radar satellite, and data collection.
Lakepoint condo in Jurong relaunched for sale for $640m
The 99-year leasehold condominium will be on collective sale on 19 April.
CHART OF THE DAY: Singaporeans spent 35% more time on apps compared to 2019
Top apps were Telegram, Whatsapp, and SingPass.
Market Update: STI down 0.79%
Keppel DC Reit landed the top spot of the index.
More Singaporeans prioritise livelihood over life, survey shows
The livelihood over life debate ratio was at 3.3.
SPH shareholders may choose all cash consideration upon acquisition
The all-cash consideration offers $2.36 per share.
Exports rise by 7.7% in March 2022
Electronic and non-electronic exports also increased.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT raises S$249m in preferential offering
The company noted the offering was oversubscribed by about 1.4 times.
Finance Minister Wong visits US to attend World Bank-IMF meeting
His visit is from 16 April to 25 April.
Russia-Ukraine conflict could further weigh semiconductor supply shortage
The Frencken Group said the supply shortage will remain a challenge for the automotive industry.
DBS opens new sustainability grant programme for SMEs
Businesses’ proposals must cover reducing waste or sustainable supply chains.
Yangzijiang eyes SGX-listing of spin-off by end-April
However, this is subject to the approval of the company’s shareholders.
Singtel, Indonesia’s Telkom partner to develop regional data centre strategy
The companies will also collaborate to support Indonedia’s fixed broadband business.
Market Update: STI down at 0.01%
City Developments Ltd led the firms at the index.
COE quota for May to July 2022 set at 11,951: LTA
Biddings under the quota will begin on 4 May.
Core inflation expected to come in 2.5%-3.5% in 2022
Consumer price inflation will also be raised by more than previously anticipated.
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