News
Mapletree Logistics Trust NPI climbed 25.9% to $104.49m in Q3
The increase was driven by organic growth from its existing portfolio and contribution from its latest redevelopment.
Singapore shuns tightening amidst global economic slowdown
The government can afford to pursue looser monetary policy amidst its strong fiscal position.
Grange Heights revives en bloc attempt for $820m
The 114-unit development originally went up for collective sale in September 2018.
Three Singapore firms to invest $100m in Southeast Asian renewables projects
Projects in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Myanmar are already in the pipeline for financing.
Singapore leads APAC in talent competitiveness
Globally, it came in second to Switzerland.
Developer sentiment remains pessimistic in 2019
The excessive supply from new launches is identified as one of the leading downside risks.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.12%
Expect a muted start for the local bourse.
Daily Briefing: Bike users raise concerns about QR code bugs; Banks may ramp up ECM hiring amidst MAS $75m enterprise financing grant
And a residential site in Serangoon Gardens sold for $9.8m.
Chart of the Day: Singapore doubles its weight on the Global Dividend Yield Index
With 26 SGX-listed stocks in the index, Singapore is represented more than India, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Digitally-driven internal auditors to be in hot demand in 2019: report
Firms are also creating new roles within tax functions to handle narrow and specific job scopes.
Singaporeans' inflation expectations hit 2.9% in December 2018
Expectations continued its downward trend from September.
Singapore healthcare professionals to enjoy 5-10% pay hikes
Those in the diagnostics and devices sectors can enjoy the highest wage increase.
Elizabeth Towers relaunched for en bloc sale at $610m
Its price tag is the same six months after its first en bloc sales attempt.
SP Group to equip Ascendas-Singbridge's buildings with EV charging points
Around 24 charging points will be installed in 6 buildings.
Ascott's global lodging portfolio crosses 100,000 unit-mark
The boost came after it scored contracts for another 26 properties.
Frasers Commercial Trust to pay aggregate $21.6m in DPU in Q1 2019
This represents a 7% annualised distribution yield based on the unit closing price of $1.37 in December 2018.
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