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NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds

NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds

NUS’ strategy includes a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Trust to develop solutions in ESG finance.

ST Engineering secures contract for Walk-to-Work vessel by 2027

It will feature motion-compensated gangway and a 10-ton crane.

Family-sized home demand to spur non-landed segment growth in 2025

Rental growth is expected to range between 1% and 3% in 2025.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.26%; Top stock is Singtel

Singtel is the top stock with a 1.63% increase.

SingPost leadership change won’t derail divestment strategy

The company is still expected to sell Famous Holdings and SingPost Centre.

Natural Cool Holdings acquires remaining 49% stake in iFocus for $2.94m

The company will buy 136,639 ordinary shares in two tranches.

Civmec gives update on Luerssen Australia acquisition

Civmec entered into a non-binding agreement for the acquisition.

COSCO Shipping taps Wang Shan He as new chairman

He was also appointed as executive director and president of the company.

WTW launches cyber insurance facility in Singapore, Hong Kong

AI was ranked amongst the top five emerging risks in Asia.

Clearbridge Health completes placement of 309.5 million shares

The company’s total issued shares have increased to 2.17 billion shares.

Travelite Holdings’ founder acquires 1 million shares

He now holds a total of 38.57 million shares.

DBS redeems $1b perpetual securities at 3.30% on 27 February

The securities were issued under the 2020 US$3b Global Medium Term Note Programme.

NTUC, SNEF partner to double certified HR professionals by 2025

NTUC is also working with HR professionals to flag out potentially unfair practices.

Personal accident, health insurance market to exceed $8.5b by 2029

In 2024, PA&H insurance growth is forecast at 8.9%.