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The Ministry of Finance opens Budget 2026 consultation as feedback begins

The Ministry of Finance opens Budget 2026 consultation as feedback begins

They seek views across several broad themes that include strengthening the economy through entrepreneurship.

City Developments Limited acquires London hotel for $479.9m

The property recorded occupancy of more than 97% for the nine months to September. 

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.32%; Top stock is DFIRG USD

DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 4.86% increase.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.24%; Top stock is UOL

UOL is the top stock with a 2.97% increase.

Insurers in Singapore show more anxiety to threats than global average: study

They are concerned with rising cybercrimes, AI risks, and macroeconomic uncertainty.

MAS expands Ripple’s scope of payment activities in Singapore

Ripple uses digital payment tokens to offer end-to-end payment solutions.

IMDA launches second call to allocate 200MW data centre capacity

The new call sets efficiency and green-energy conditions for applicants.

Sanli raises $10m with 38-million share placement

The net proceeds will support execution of project pipelines.

Private housing supply in GLS programme to reach 9,185 units in H1 2026

The nine confirmed and 12 reserve sites are expected to yield 209,150 sq. m. of commercial space and 970 hotel rooms. 

UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme

The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.

Singapore’s life insurance market is set to grow as premiums rise to 2030

GlobalData linked the growth outlook to Singapore’s rapidly ageing population.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.15%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD

HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.47% increase.

Singapore job postings soften in October as ads remain above pre-Covid levels

Mentions of remote work rose modestly to 8.2% of postings from 7.7% a year earlier. 

F&B operators drive retail leasing as 2026 demand strengthens

Prime retail rents are forecast to grow 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026 in Orchard Road and the suburbs.

Travellers failing to declare goods surge to 23,742 cases

Common breaches involved commercial goods such as renovation materials and machinery parts, apparel and accessories.

OCBC to enable scan and pay on all China merchant QRs by Q1 2026

By then, OCBC app users can pay via Alipay, Weixin Pay, and UnionPay.