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Propnex calls October BTO launch largest since 2022 with 9,144 flats
Propnex calls October BTO launch largest since 2022 with 9,144 flats
PropNex expects overall application rates to range between 3.0 and 3.5 times.
Singapore launches 9,144 BTO flats in biggest 2025 exercise
From 2021 to 2025, HDB has launched about 102,400 BTO flats, exceeding its earlier target of 100,000.
Singapore new home sales plunge 88% in September to 255 units
Knight Frank now expects full-year 2025 transactions to exceed 9,000 units.
LTA taps Nokia to modernize CCTV across Singapore rail network
The solution also includes IP/MPLS for dependable backhaul connectivity to LTA’s centralized Operations Control Center.
Most business leaders expect ROI from AI agents within a year: report
Whilst 75% are comfortable working alongside AI agents, only 30% are comfortable being managed by them.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.32%; Top stock is Keppel
Keppel is the top stock with a 3.22% increase.
Hotel room stock reaches over 74,000, up 1.5% YoY
Small accommodations held the largest stock by facility count.
Centurion acquires London site for $75m
The firm plans to develop a 225-bed student accommodation.
SIIC Environment transfers controlling stake
Golden Bell International to hold 50.12% stake while government keeps control.
Simplified SFO tax scheme to reduce friction, ensure benefits, MAS says
MAS recently announced plans to ease requirements on the tax framework for single family offices.
Ever Glory applies to transfer listing to SGX Mainboard
The move aims to attract institutional investors and support business expansion.
MAS, banks move to address PayNow surcharge amid fee concerns
Singapore’s central bank says banks must ensure transparency as it reviews surcharges on PayNow.
Singapore sets 1% sustainable aviation fuel target under new levy framework
Levy-backed fund to finance greener jet fuel while keeping airfares stable
SG pharma firms delay US expansion amidst tariff clarifications: Minister Gan
The new tariffs were put on hold so companies could negotiate exemptions with US officials.
MoM ramps up fight vs driver fatigue
This is in response to concerns about vehicular accidents being the top cause of workplace deaths.
SG firms pledge $5.5b in Johor under JS-SEZ
A key priority is to anchor flagship projects.
MoM launches Singapore Opportunity Index to track employer outcomes
It evaluates employers across five key outcomes: career progression, pay, hiring, retention, and gender parity.
Commentary
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Game theory in the Gulf: Why Singapore should watch the Middle East carefully
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