News
SG sees highest-ever shophouse transaction value in 2021 at $1.9b
SG sees highest-ever shophouse transaction value in 2021 at $1.9b
This exceeds 2019 and 2020’s combined transaction values.
Core inflation jumps to 2.1% in December 2021
The growth was driven by the increase in services inflation.
Ascott launches first co-living property in one-north Singapore
A new range of collaborative social spaces will make up the structure.
KLV to enter into HOA with Phu Long Real Estate Joint Stock Company
The deal will be done to acquire a 49% interest spread out over 3 residential land plots.
OCBC implements anti-scam measures following increased phishing attacks
One measure is the removal of the clickable links in SMSes sent by the bank.
ESR-REIT makes 5.3% higher offer for ARA LOGOS
The increase represented increased considerations of 2.1% in cash and 5.8% in shares.
Yanlord pre-sales reach $852.5m in second batch of Shanghai launches
It achieved a 100% sellout in its apartment launches at Yanlord Arcadia.
MAS, Bank Indonesia beef up bilateral cooperation
The institutions will collaborate on payments innovation projects amongst others.
Market update: STI down 0.05%
Keppel Corp had the most growth.
Keppel Data Centre Fund II attains $1.48b in funding
It got Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as its investor.
Retail sector sees decent recovery in Q4 2021: Knight Frank
This optimistic performance is expected to continue until March 2022.
Social distancing measures to see 14-day extension
The period covered will be from January 21 - February 20, 2022.
SGX RegCo questions Metech International shares
The stock saw a contradicting rise of 51%, despite the STI observing a dip of 4.2% during the period.
KPMG allocates $1b to green initiatives
Along with this, the group recommends a green financing bank.
Pegasus Asia’s Singapore SPAC public offer subscribed 7.8 times
The SGX listed SPAC raised $23.4m from the offering.
Singtel Alpha Investments acquires 16.26% stake in Indonesian bank
The shares were bought for $48.0m.
9 in 10 Singaporeans plan to increase crypto investments in 2022
They believe crypto's value will increase in the next five years.
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