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Singapore, Malaysia not yet ready to resolve all ‘complex’ bilateral issues
Singapore, Malaysia not yet ready to resolve all ‘complex’ bilateral issues
These issues include maritime boundaries, water, and airspace.
New Communicable Diseases Agency to be set up in first half of 2025
It will lead in the prevention, preparation, detection, and management of infectious diseases.
Zixin Group clinches first probiotic-infused fermented sweet potato feedstock order
The order consists of approximately 1,080 tonnes of feedstock.
Stoneweg E-REIT's portfolio value up 0.3% in H2
It was driven by rental growth and lower risk-free rates.
Maybank to support Johor-Singapore economic zone
It aims on becoming the preferred financial institution for Malaysia-Singapore transactions.
Singapore and Malaysia to study REC framework for cross-border electricity trade
This follows their supply agreement for the importation of 50 MW of renewables to the city-state.
Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
In 2024, OCBC supported about 260 new mid-sized enterprises to set up shop in Malaysia.
Slow payments rise for the first time in six quarters in Q4 2024
Year-on-year, four out of five industries experienced an increase in slow payments.
Singapore, Malaysia sign agreement on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Both countries aim to attract investments in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy.
GCB sales to pick up in 2025 amidst stabilising prices: report
In Q4 2024, GCB prices experienced a 22% correction.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.01%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 2.27% increase.
Trade sector to sustain growth in early 2025
Additional protectionist measures may affect longer-term trajectory.
HDB resale market grows in December amidst steady rise in volume, prices
Resale volumes rose by 9% month-on-month to 2,129 units, reversing four consecutive months of decline.
MDDI confirms SingPost domestic services unaffected by falsified data
The whistleblowing incident also has not impacted the ongoing review of postal services.
HSBC clinches Citi banker to head int’l wealth hub in Singapore
Chin brings 22 years of experience in wealth management and retail banking.
Singapore is Asia’s most expensive city to live in 2025: report
The city-state also ranked 11th globally.
Accrelist executive chairman raises stake with 100,000 share purchase
He increased his stake from 26.61% to 26.64%.
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