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ST Engineering bags $3.4b contracts in H1
ST Engineering bags $3.4b contracts in H1
It also recorded the highest order backlog of $16.8b.
Cromwell divests French property for $9.2m
The value of the sale was 53% higher than the IPO purchase price.
Keppel dispatches Guyana’s second FPSO
This follows Guyana’s first FPSO in 2019, also by Keppel O&M.
SG must reconnect to the world, reopen economy: Lee
"A key part of reopening our economy is reconnecting with the world, which is critical for a small and open economy like ours," Lee said.
4 out of 10 SEA shoppers not missing in-store shopping
This will drive the push towards more personal shopping experiences in Southeast Asia.
Migrant workers face eased movement restrictions
90% of workers have completed vaccinations.
Market Update: STI up 0.01%
Jardine C&C, Singtel, and DBS showed the most growth today.
3 reasons why Wilmar investors’ concerns are misplaced
UOB Kay Hian said there’s nothing much to worry about the hiccup to Adani Wilmar’s listing.
Cost of Stay-Home Notice to be shared, says MOM
Employers who employ Migrant Domestic Workers are covered by this.
Teaching old dogs new tricks: 67% of senior Singaporeans willing to reskill for new roles
This makes them the largest age group willing to retrain.
Keppel announces pricing of $400m perps at 2.90%
DBS Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, and United Overseas Bank Limited are the joint bookrunners.
Ascott Residence Trust buys US student accommodation for $93.8m
ART has committed to invest in a total of three prime student accommodation assets in the USA and three rental housing properties in Sapporo, Japan.
Singapore takes lead in adopting business technology
725 professionals took part in CPA Australia’s survey.
Hidden charges cost Singaporeans more than they bargained for
A new survey reveals 70% of Singaporeans are unaware of additional fees when shopping online.
Investors hungry for HDB resales during hungry ghost month
A record-breaking 26 HDB flats were resold for more than $1m.
Frencken snaps up Avimac for $14m
This enables Frencken to expand into the aerospace industry.
AIMS APAC REIT chief to step down effective November
A new CEO will be appointed to replace his role.
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