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Lull's over: Retail sales show first positive growth in over two years
Lull's over: Retail sales show first positive growth in over two years
Sales data for February 2021 showed a growth of 3.5% YoY.
Residential property prices up by 3.3% in Q1
Rental prices for residential units also increased by 2.2% in the same quarter.
Keppel Corp. posts “slightly higher” profit in Q1
All its key business units were “profitable,” except Keppel Offshore & Marine.
Corruption-related reports hit five year low
Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau says the corruption situation in Singapore is ‘firmly under control’.
Razer levels up green startups with US$50m fund
The war chest for sustainability startups will be managed by zVentures.
Firms at a loss when it comes to attracting digital talent: survey
Eight out of 10 businesses recognise the need for upskilling employees with digital skills.
Mondelez, Olam Food to develop cocoa farm in Indonesia
The project will use advanced climate and plant science technology.
Elite Commercial REIT revenue surges in Q1, due to 100% occupancy
Revenue was further boosted by the acquisition of 58 commercial properties in the UK.
Industrial property prices rose 0.9% QoQ in Q1, 2021
However, prices are still 1.3% down on a year-by-year basis.
Singtel launches sustainability linked loan, worth $750m
This is the largest SG-dollar denominated sustainability-linked loan in the country.
Market Update: STI up 1.01% as Asian markets rebound from losses
The Straits Times Index reversed its losses, as it closed up by 31.72 points or 1.01% at 3,186.78 on Thursday.
Here are nine strategies Singapore could use to decarbonise the martime industry
The Singapore government has received an international panel's reccomendations on having an eco-friendly maritime industry.
Aztech Global posts $115.9m revenue in Q1, 2021
This was due to higher production volume and shipment.
James Dyson switches residency out of Singapore after two year stint
The $29b-worth billionaire now primarily lives in the UK, according to company filings.
Keppel T&T, Converge sign deal for capacity on undersea cable system
Converge will invest over $133m (US$100m) in the new project.
Singapore maritime IT market to generate $6.4b by 2030
It is set to achieve a 7.9% annual growth rate from 2021.
UMS takes over JEP Holdings following manadory cash offer
Once the offer is completed, UMS would own 53.7% of JEP's issued shares.
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