News
Anchorvale Crescent to be tendered at $255m minimum
HDB accepted a developer’s application for the site at an “acceptable” amount.
Singapore and South American customs union work on free trade agreement
Singapore and MERCOSUR countries' trade in goods reached $3.97b in 2017.
URA allows business operations in some Tiong Bahru residential sites
They will address infringement cases of businesses operating in residential sites without approval.
Singaporeans ditch bank visits to go mobile
Mobile banking usage has now overtaken branch visits by 15%.
Mapletree Industrial Trust's NPI up 1.9% to $69.46m in Q1
Its average portfolio occupancy fell to 88.3% from 90% in Q1.
Temasek to launch 10-year US dollar bond offering
Only qualified institutional investors and buyers inside and outside the US can buy the bonds.
Half of middle-market firms target 6-10% growth in 2018: EY
But slow cash flow and global growth challenge these ambitions.
Fincantieri extends Vard Holdings' exit offer to 8 August
The deal is now unconditional.
Suntec REIT's NPI up 2% to $123.7m in H1
Its properties yielded high committed occupancy rates.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.03%
Positive sentiments in Wall Street could fuel muted gains today.
Daily Briefing: Singapore kills web access for healthcare PCs after SingHealth incident; Traffic control system to roll out for Singapore drones
And here's why CityDev could slash its unit price.
Chart of the Day: NODX's contribution to GDP slipped by 10% in 5 years
Its contribution to GDP slipped by 10% in 5 years.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust's Q3 net property income jumped 13.7% to $35.01m
Revenue recovered after Northpoint City North Wing’s revamp.
SIA's Q1 profit outlook clouded by rising oil prices
It’s trying to fight this off as 47% of its requirements are already hedged at US$55/bbl.
Are property marketplace players threatened as DBS comes after their customers?
The bank has small service providers rattled with the launch of its online property marketplace.
SIA taps KPMG and Microsoft to launch blockchain-based loyalty scheme
KrisFlyer members can instantly convert air miles to spend it on purchases.
Commentary
Bootstrapping in Singapore: How small startups can thrive without investors
How outdated financial solutions are fuelling the SME exodus
The role passwordless plays in securing Singapore’s digital future
Green shipping's future: Strategic partnership between public and private finance
The great Singapore family business transition: Why legacy companies are choosing sales over succession
Why SG60 must mark a cybersecurity turning point
What the global financial crisis can teach Singapore about decision-making today
Singapore is ready for EVs, but the industry needs to catch up
Navigating public–private collaboration in Singapore’s health tech and life sciences landscape