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Singapore to launch 17,000 new BTO flats in 2018
Singapore to launch 17,000 new BTO flats in 2018
1,000 flats in Sembawang, Sengkang, and Yishun will be launched in H2.
70% of laid off employees in Q3 were PMETs
They mostly came from the wholesale trade and financial services sector.
Singapore raised $9.29b from equity capital YTD
IPOs bolstered the nation's market activity.
Santa, tell me: What's the price tag on Singaporeans' Christmas gifts?
The average person is willing to spend $100 to $300.
Check out which sectors can expect the largest pay hikes in 2018
It looks like it doesn’t pay to be in the leisure and hospitality sector.
Bot-powered Christmas: Half of shoppers use chatbots for holiday shopping
They believe it is highly useful for basic information searches.
Analysts raise 2017 GDP growth forecast to 3.3%
But three in five think the Chinese economy's slowdown can hinder growth.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.09%
Local sentiment is expected to be cautious.
Daily Briefing: Noble targets debt-for-equity swap; Lian Beng buys Geylang properties for $60m
And here's what drove Bitcoin's price 1,600% since the start of 2017.
Chart of the Day: Proceeds from equity offerings rise to $7.71b YTD
Thanks to IPO listings in local stock exchanges.
Four Singapore IPOs raised $3.92b in Q3
NetLink NBN Trust's $2.3b "megadeal" boosted the lineup.
Prime freehold Parkway Mansion sold for $146.99m
The sale price went over 6.5% of the asking price.
Singapore's billionaire stocks rose 23.1% YTD
Out of the 105 top stocks, 47 are from real estate.
Resident unemployment rate dips to 3.2% in September
But employment is still declining no thanks to less marine and construction Work Permit Holders.
ThaiBev confirms interest in bid for 25% stake in SABECO
It has until 17 December 2017 to register its bid.
Private condo rentals dip 1.2% in November
The rental volume also slipped 0.3% to 3,977 units this year.
Singapore launches 15 sites in 1H2018 GLS programme
These can yield up to 8,045 residential units and 63,960 sqm of commercial space.
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