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Singapore exports up 12.3% to $15.7b in September
Singapore exports up 12.3% to $15.7b in September
Re-exports also saw an increase of 16.4% in the same month.
COVID-19 positive Sembcorp mariners transferred out of Tukang Dorm
The marine company apologised to its workers at the dorm.
Safeguards for open electricity market consumers placed
SG electricity demand peaked at 7,667MW in October 2021.
DSTA and MIT team up for AI research
The two aim to accelerate the progression of AI.
Singapore Green Plan 2030 to attract more German investors
It will focus on sustainable opportunities for companies in Singapore.
SIA passenger capacity up 4.4% MoM to 4,316
Cargo load factor, however, was down by 1.6% YoY to 97.3%.
Developers' conservative approach decreases condo launches in September - KF
Despite this, KF pegs their estimated total sales for the year at 13,000 units.
SIPAC, UOB China, UOB Kay Hian collaborate on cross-border investment and financing
They will focus on telecommunications, biomedicine, and high-end manufacturing.
Market update: STI up 0.5%
Venture showed the most growth.
New home sales down 31.4% to hit 834 in September 2021
Meanwhile, a record 583 non-landed homes sold for more than $2m each in the first nine months of the year.
ESR-REIT and ARA LOGOS announce proposed merger
The merger will create a flagship pan-Asia logistics and high-tech S-REIT.
Zoom emerges as most downloaded app by Singaporeans
It is followed closely by the identification app SingPass.
SGX and UOBAM unveil iEdge-UOB APAC Green REIT index
The index tracks REITs in the APAC region with higher dividend yields and positive environmental attributes.
Grab and Mastercard to bring digital upskilling to millions in SEA
Both companies will create training programs to support digital entrepreneurship and digital upskilling for Grab partners.
Keppel DC REIT finalises investment agreements with M1
The deal is focused on M1’s network assets.
SMI secures more funding for maritime research and development
This is a part of the Lion City's bid to become a global maritime knowledge and innovation hub.
MAS to tighten policy again 2022 - Fitch
Risks, however, are present with the financial troubles faced by the real estate sector in China.
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