News
MPA and AirX to trial wing-in-ground craft off Changi coast
Trials are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2024.
HDB resale prices to climb 5% in 2024
Competition in the housing market may intensify in the latter half of 2024, says OrangeTee.
StarHub leads with an 8% YTD gain in telecom sector
Alongside StarHub are Singtel and NetLink NBN Trust, averaging a 2.6% YTD total return.
Soilbuild Construction bags new contracts worth $3.6m
Precast Concrete also secured a supply and delivery contract.
S’pore’s payment cards lead with 40% market share in online transactions
An analyst said Singapore’s advanced tech infrastructure has boosted alternative payments.
MOH finds 5,300 more ‘non-viable’ cord blood units at Cordlife
One tank experienced a temperature excursion due to delayed replenishment of liquid nitrogen.
Winking Studios plans majority stake in Pixelline Production
The company has yet to provide updates on the acquisition of Pixelline.
SP and Qualcomm launch 5G training for polytechnic students
Over 11,000 students have benefited from the 5G programme since 2021.
Surer partners for new agent indemnity insurance
The coverage protects agents from claims related to their services.
Crawford and Company unveils new Asia president
He is rejoining the company after working with a multinational competitor adjusting business.
Colliers forecasts slight compression in Singapore's cap rates
Over the past three years, cap rates have remained relatively stable.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.07%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top with a 0.141% increase.
Pilot trial begins for electric harbour craft charging at Marina South Pier
The pilot trial sets the stage for Port of Singapore's electric future in 2023.
Keppel achieves first close for Sustainable Urban Renewal Fund
The first close boosted Keppel's SUR strategy funds to over $2.3b.
DPM Wong to foster ties in France and Germany visit
Part of Wong’s schedule in Paris is to attend the opening of Temasek’s office.
F&B sales climb 14.7% YoY in February
The higher F&B sales were partly due to CNY being celebrated in February.
Commentary
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Budget 2026: Cushioning carbon tax burden and maintaining competitiveness
Beyond fuel choice: Budget 2026 and Singapore’s structural strategy in low-carbon transport
Why phishing and software updates still matter for Singapore organisations
Why Singapore businesses must focus on outvaluing, not just upskilling