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Singapore ranks 11th globally as prime home prices rise
Singapore ranks 11th globally as prime home prices rise
The index revealed that average annual growth among all cities fell to just 2.3%, the weakest since late 2023.
Singapore leads APAC in office demand growth for H1 2025
Singapore led Asia Pacific in office demand growth during H1 2025, registering a 12-fold YoY increase.
Singapore Shopping Centre put up for sale at $200m
The site has an existing gross floor area of approximately 12,566.47 sqm.
Singapore export growth to stall in 2H25: analysts
Non-Oil Domestic Exports (NODX) fell by 4.6% YoY in July, reversing the strong 12.9% growth recorded in June.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.88%; Top stock is Frasers L&C Tr
Frasers L&C Tr is the top stock with a 1.12% increase.
iFast Malaysian unit gets approval to operate as an e-money issuer
It was also approved to hold a Money Services Business Class A licence.
Bank of Singapore offers UHNWIs SFO-style investment vehicle
They can qualify for tax exemptions of single-family offices without setting up one.
Starhill Global REIT secures $83.59m sustainability-linked loan
It will be used to refinance existing debts and for general funding.
Singapore expands digital inclusion with focus on safety
Closing the digital divide requires affordability, skills training, and coordinated action.
GuocoLand’s SpringLeaf Residence sells 92% of its units at launch weekend
870 of its 941 units were sold at an average selling price of $2,175 psf.
SG60: PM Wong finds ‘little comfort’ in US tariff relief
The government has also set up the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce.
Regional hiring exposes Singapore companies to Complex HR risks
Firms expanding across Asia must navigate varying labor laws.
Oiltek bags new contracts worth $22.7m, total orderbook reaches $121.6m
The new contracts are from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to sell five SG properties for $329m
Net proceeds are expected to be $313.1m.
Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust issues $100m 2.45% notes
Trading starts on 18 August 2025.
SG60: Singapore to build more Community Care Apartments for seniors
But PM Wong says CCAs cannot be the main solution for the seniors' long-term care.
NODX down 4.6% in July
NODX to the US dropped 42.7%.
Commentary
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