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Manulife unveils IUL product tied to S&P 500 returns
Manulife unveils IUL product tied to S&P 500 returns
Over half of HNWIs said they prioritise customisable payout features
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.
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