News
UOB lifts gold outlook toward US$5,000 as USD/SGD heads to 1.25
UOB lifts gold outlook toward US$5,000 as USD/SGD heads to 1.25
SGD, gold, and yen top UOB’s safe-haven asset list.
MUFG Bank sets up structured trade solutions subsidiary in Singapore
It is wholly owned by the Japanese megabank’s consolidated subsidiary.
Prime non-landed value jumps 54.5% YoY to $2.2b
New luxury hits $4,692 psf versus $2,130 psf resale.
32% of car buyers plan ICE purchases as EV intent drops, report says
EV purchase intent fell to 58% in EY’s latest survey.
More than two in three young adults prefer human advisers for insurance: report
About 69% prefer human advisers and 31% choose digital, AI tools.
Nam Lee EGM removes chair effective 9 January
The Board change followed the shareholders vote at extraordinary meeting.
MAS proposes changes to ease US-Singapore dual listings
It proposed a single prospectus, to align IPOs between the two countries, and to shorten registration processes, amongst others.
SBF, PwC propose IP financing, AI grants for Budget 2026
The Budget recommendations target growth, innovation, and workforce support.
SGX trading volumes climb across equities and derivatives in 2025
Full-year 2025 FX futures volume increased 34% to a record 79.3 million contracts.
CapitaLand invests in ALP, develops 5.1-hectare Singapore facility
It is expanding logistics into other markets and developing the facility for about $260m.
Real estate investment sales up 24% in Q4
Q4 volume climbs to $13.5b as commercial deals lead
Grab and GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across Southeast Asia
Three AION models roll out across six markets
PropNex suggests changes to housing policies ahead of Budget 2026
CEO highlights ABSD, EC rules, en bloc sales changes.
ThaiBev FY2025 profit falls 12% to $1.272m
It cited the profit drop on weaker sales revenue.
First REIT redeems $33.25m subordinated perpetual securities
Securities cancelled following full redemption
Geo Energy completes 51% maritime unit acquisition
Deal adds 275.2 million new Geo Energy shares
China Aviation Oil to undergo shareholder restructuring
CNAF retains 51.31% stake.
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