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GuocoLand names new group company secretary

Mary Goh Swon Ping has resigned from the role.

GuocoLand China names Keppel China EVP as new managing director

He is formerly from Keppel’s real estate division in China.

Businesses sentiment of small enterprises hit highest since 2019

Over 6 in 10 small businesses in Singapore expect growth, CPA Australia found.

Singapore and India to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation

Authorities from both countries have signed a letter of intent for the cooperation.

FCT to buy Northpoint City South Wing for $1.17b

It is buying all units owned by FCL Amber and Bright Bloom Capital.

MPA, ABS renew multi-year MoU to boost maritime innovation, workforce

ABS will establish the ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Centre as part of the arrangement.

SG gov’t adopts colour-coded price tags for mixed rice

This will increase price transparency and help consumers to make informed choices.

Mobile services to hit $2b in 2029 with 5G driving revenue stability

Singtel will continue to lead the mobile services market in terms of subscriptions through 2029.

Singapore launches digital twin to boost port efficiency

Singapore announced the official launch of the Maritime Digital Twin—a dynamic, real-time virtual model of the Port of Singapore.

Singapore amongst top APAC markets for green-certified Grade A offices

This places the city-state ahead of mature markets like Sydney (67%) and Melbourne (66%).

243 Alexandra Road building launched for sale at $68m

It sits on a 14,753 sq ft site and offers a gross floor area of 36,883 sq ft.

Hiring falls 5% YoY despite recent monthly gains

The Advertising, Public Relations & Media sector and the Education sector led the recovery, both recording 7% MoM growth.

Luxury home sales rise in value with fewer deals

The growth was largely driven by big-ticket landed home sales—particularly Good Class Bungalows.

Consumer Price Index up 0.9% in February

Food, transport, and health prices all increased during the month.

CCCS grants conditional approval for SIA-ANA collab

They noted that SIA and ANA hold substantial market shares for direct Singapore-Tokyo flights.

BC Payments clinches in-principle approval for MPI license in Singapore

The company plans to double its Singapore headcount over the next year.