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Most buyers expect private home prices to stay firm

Most buyers expect private home prices to stay firm

55% of respondents said they are motivated or very motivated to enter the property market.

OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor

Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC HK.

FedEx, QuikBot launch robot deliveries in Singapore

This marks FedEx’s first deployment of delivery robots in the country.

Surge in piracy, armed robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore seen in H1

80 incidents were reported from January to June, four times higher compared to same period last year.

Singapore ad viewability lags as mobile habits, fraud persist

Attention metrics, user behavior, and ad fraud are key barriers to improving ad effectiveness.

Cordlife offers enhanced compensation package to affected customers after tank incident

Affected customers will now get free cord blood storage until their child turns 26.

Singapore to launch business adaptation grant in October

It support companies in reconfiguring overseas operations.

Singapore and EFTA conclude talks on digital economy agreement

The agreement will allow the free flow of data across each other’s territories.

Grand Venture Technology’s shareholders to sell 64% stake

Dutch firm Aalberts Advanced Mechatronics is offering $0.94 per share.

GRC Limited unit secures $242.7m building contract

The construction period is 39 months and will start in the second half of 2025.

NHG Health, ST Engineering sign five-year deal to develop smart systems

The deal aims to further enhance patient care and optimise health service delivery.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.44%; Top stock is SATS

SATS is the top stock with a 1.62% increase.

Singapore’s HDB flats ranked as Asia’s most attainable homes

In a region grappling with soaring housing costs, Singapore’s public housing model continues to stand out.

Hong Kong and Singapore investors divided on risk exposure over next 12 months

Inflation is expected to remain subdued in the region, with only 25% of Asia respondents predicting a rise, the lowest across all surveyed geographies.

Hong Kong and Singapore investors divided on risk exposure over next 12 months

Inflation is expected to remain subdued in the region, with only 25% of Asia respondents predicting a rise, the lowest across all surveyed geographies.