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Yangzijiang Financial ink share sale and purchase deals to boost maritime expansion
Over 190 million ordinary shares were sold at $0.72 apiece.
Keppel DC Reit obtains $300m loan facilities
These include a revolving credit facility and a revolving green credit facility.
SGX adds dividend-focused ETF under SSE-SGX ETF Link
The new addition brings the AUM of SGX’s 48 ETFs to $13.7b as of March 24.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.18%; Top stock is SGX
SGX is the top stock with a 0.91% increase.
MAS expected to ease policy in April as inflation cools
It anticipates the central bank will reduce the slope of the S$NEER and also lower the midpoint of its policy band.
MAS reforms reveal gaps in current investor protection rules
MAS confirmed it will proceed with legislative amendments aimed at enhancing pre- and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients.
STI crosses 4,000 for first time in 3 years
Over this period, the index has delivered a total return of 40%, with a CAGR of 11.9%.
Singapore brand value hits $105b as Grab tops growth list
Grab stood out as the fastest-growing Singaporean brand this year, with its brand value surging 85% to $1.47b (US$1.1b).
Passenger growth exposes friction in Changi’s payment system
Limited payment integration is creating traveler frustration at key touchpoints.
MAS investigates ex-Yang Kee Logistics CEO’s allegations against UOB
UOB, however, called the allegations ‘baseless and defamatory.’
SG’s public healthcare staff to receive pay hikes of up to 7%
This follows the Ministry of Health’s announcement last January.
Singapore places fourth for most ‘ATMs near me’ Google searches
Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mongolia, and Hong Kong also made the list.
SATS, Guangtai to explore advanced tech for airport ground support
The collaboration also includes a focus on training, engineering, and sustainability improvements.
MPA, Republic Polytechnic to launch unmanned aircraft pilot training programme
This aims to equip MPA and commercial UA pilots to operate drones for maritime applications.
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