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SG, US urged to hold dialogue on reciprocal tariffs
SG, US urged to hold dialogue on reciprocal tariffs
An AmChamSG member survey showed 69% expect the tariffs to have a moderate or significant negative impact.
SC Capital Partners acquires 165-room hotel in Kagoshima, Japan
The asset will be rebranded as an Oriental Express hotel.
Ascott eyes doubling portfolio in India by 2028
Ascott added 600 units with three deals in Goa, Lucknow, and Thanjavur.
Rex Int'l records over 11,897 barrels of oil from Norway, Oman operations
Its Norwegian subsidiary contributed 9,743 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
IREIT Global secures building permit for Berlin Campus upgrade
The first phase of the upgrade is set to be completed in 2027.
Changi Airport is world’s best airport in 2025
It also received other major awards, including the World’s Best Airport Dining.
External trade falls in January amidst global economic uncertainty
Both imports and exports declined in January.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 5.31%; Top stock is JMH USD
JMH USD is the top stock with a 8.70% increase.
Singapore amongst top global cities in office design costs
This places Singapore in the top global cost tier, alongside major financial hubs like New York City, London, and Zurich.
Singapore workplace bias climbs, reversing inclusion gains
The rise comes after a notable drop in 2023, when reported discrimination levels fell to 25% from a high of 52% in 2022.
Metis Energy reports three consecutive FY losses
The group's average daily market cap stood at $82.5m.
Keong Saik Road and Joo Chiat Road shophouses on sale via EOI
The EOI will end on 8 May.
MoH says healthcare licensees covered by HCSA
This is in response to MaNaDr Clinic's management’s claim that the clinic operates independently.
OCBC-backed working group unveils coal financing transition guidelines
It introduces best principles into the financing phase out of coal-fired power plants.
SkillsFuture credit top-up spurs 20% rise in job-focused course enrollment
260,000 Singaporeans used their SkillsFuture Credit, a 35% YoY increase.
Kingsford Development acquires Lentor Gardens site for $429m
The tender closed on 3 April.
GXS Bank launches preferential rates for homeowners under Reno Club
Customers can access exclusive deals from Grab, Singtel, and other partners.
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