News
Two industrial sites up for tender
They have a site area of 1.28ha and 0.48 ha, respectively.
IHH Healthcare Q2 profits crashed 65.8% to $104.49m
The weakened currencies against the Malaysian ringgit hurt its profits and revenues.
Chart of the Day: Corporations led SGD-denominated bond issuance in 2017
Property corporations and financial institutions also made significant contributions to the issuance volumes.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.68%
Stocks could do a rebound with the modest Wall Street gains.
Daily Briefing: Malaysia's nod to RTS could bolster prospects for Woodlands; Punggol District project could lure young families
And Workforce Singapore to work on career practitioners’ development through a new framework.
8 in 10 Singapore firms tap blockchain
2 in 10 are currently doing research.
Total debt issued in Singapore soared 39% to $259b in 2017
SGD debt hit a 5-year high at $27b due to strong sentiment.
Singapore to test on-demand buses in December
It awarded the trial to two firms for $2.26m.
Singapore dollar hits record-high amidst climb to S$NEER's upper band
But analysts are divided on whether this will lead to policy tightening or not.
Buyers can keep $20,000 in CPF when applying for HDB loans
Those who intend to use all of their CPF Ordinary Account balance may also do so.
5,101 flats up for sale in August
Eligible first-time families may get up to $80,000 of additional CPF housing grants.
Top activist fund eyes one of Singapore's banks
The US$44m fund aims to improve operational efficiency to boost the bank’s value.
Singapore lags Thailand in corporate disclosure practices
But companies’ disclosure rates improved from 47% to 55% in just two years.
China property sales could bolster earnings for Keppel in H2
Property prices continue to soar despite the cooling measures.
Changi Airport passenger movements in July jumped 5.7% to 5.72 million
Traffic to and from Europe grew 19% thanks to new and relaunched services.
TPG's Australian merger aligns with Singapore telcos' consolidation view
Singtel's shares jumped by 7.5% after TPG Australia disclosed that it is in a potential "merger of equals" with its rival Vodafone Australia.
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