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OUE REIT posts 2.3% NPI decline to $116.9m in H2 2024

This was due to the upward revision of prior years’ property tax for Hilton Singapore Orchard and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.

Half of Singaporeans optimistic about 2025

57% of Singaporeans report high confidence in achieving their goals.

GVT speeds up expansion in front-end semiconductor market after bagging TSV project

It was awarded by a global leader in wafer fabrication equipment and services.

StarHub, Nokia to drive 5G and 4G app development in enterprise verticals

It will leverage Nokia’s network as a coding platform with a developer portal.

S’poreans ready for AI agents in the government: report

Singaporeans are amongst the most willing globally to use AI agents.

ESR China REIT raises $390m in Shanghai Stock Exchange IPO

It had 800 million shares offered at $0.48 (RMB2.628) per share.

Construction demand could reach $53b in 2025: BCA

This is due to the expected awarding of contracts for large-scale developments.

Ascott expands Oakwood brand with 16 new property signings in 2024

The Oakwood portfolio now comprises nearly 100 properties.

Keppel DC REIT DPU climbs 13.2% YoY in H2 2024

This was driven by the acquisition of Tokyo Data Centre 1.

MAS eases monetary policy as core inflation forecasts drops to 1% to 2%

CPI-All Items inflation will average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2025.

Starhill Global REIT DPU up by 1.1% in H1 2024

It was due to higher contributions from Singapore and Perth Properties.

SCA and PSD2 compliance hurts Singapore business conversion rates: report

67% of affected businesses reported a decline in conversion rates by 11-20%.

ST Engineering secures five-year MRO contract with Korean Air

ST Engineering will provide quick-turn maintenance from its MRO facility in Singapore.

Most finance leaders worry about nonfinancial data integrity: EY

43% of Singapore finance leaders citing inconsistencies and 30% reporting difficulties related to data formats.