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Real estate investment deals up 26.7% in Q1, 2021

Residential properties led the investment sales, Knight Frank Singapore has reported.

ST Engineering, Oshkosh Defense to help produce CATV prototypes for US Army

Two prototypes will undergo testing and soldier evaluation in the third quarter of 2021.

Wilmar leads first quarter buyback tally

The agribusiness giant bought back more than 8 million shares on the Singapore Exchange.

Office rent to rebound 5.5% by end of 2021: Colliers

The technology sector is set to drive demand for office space in Singapore.

Mapletree's MERIT fund offered in digital tokens

It was made available in private market platform iSTOX.

Coffee chain Flash Coffee raises $20.07m in Series A funding

The company plans to launch 300 outlets across Asia Pacific.

Fundamental shifts in financial management needed in 'next normal': report

83% needed to do financial planning and budgeting at least twice a year, according to a new survey.

Proposed SINGA bonds unlikely to affect credit rating: OCBC

The government plans to borrow $90b for infrastructure projects, the highest amount of potential borrowing in three decades.

60% of property loan customers drawn to SORA-based interest rates stability: UOB

However, 70% are still familiarising themselves with SORA-pegged products.

Singapore March manufacturing output steps up

The Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index recorded a two-year high in the latest data, for March 2021.

Pandemic pushed more adult Singaporeans to plan retirement: report

64% of those aged 31-40 willing to forego capital for higher returns.

Most family businesses still have weak digital capabilities: survey

Research finds they lack digital tools required for the current changes in the business landscape.

Build digital infrastructure sustainably: National Development Minister

Speaking atthe opening of Digital Realty's new data center, Desmond Lee stressed the importance of environmental sustainability.

Anti-graft bureau charges two former NParks officers

It was alleged the officers received gratuities and gifts through hotels stays and transport services.

March manufacturing hits two-year high

The Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) increased by 0.3 points in March 2021.

2.2 million Singaporeans have not used their SingapoRediscovers vouchers

The vouchers, designed to get locals spending on tourism services, will expire on 30 June.