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OCBC, EnterpriseSG offer SMEs sustainability assessments, green loans
OCBC, EnterpriseSG offer SMEs sustainability assessments, green loans
SMEs will be able to measure their sustainability performance.
Singapore cap rates remain stable in Q4 2024
In APAC, consumer spending has surged during the Q4 festive season, benefitting the retail sector.
FSL Trust posts $11m net profit in 2024
This is an increase compared to a net profit of $3.7m in the same period of the preceding year.
Singapore remains Western Australia’s top APAC market in 2024
Family travellers accounted for 35% of total visits.
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments to establish casino, bank in Timor-Leste
The company signed two cooperation agreements with Timor-Leste on 8 February.
‘Pro-growth’ 2025 budget needed amidst global uncertainty: BofA
This year’s fiscal plan should contrast last year’s neutral stance.
Pan Pacific Orchard taps Jason Leung as new general manager
His appointment was effective 27 January.
Oiltek’s FY2024 net profit soars 55% to $9m
Earnings per share stood at $0.0629.
Singapore hiring slows by 11% in 2024
The country saw a 45% decline in tech roles.
36% of Singaporeans opt for extra coverage beyond work insurance
However, 90% of Singaporeans already own medical insurance.
ISOTeam’s earnings surge 36.5% YoY in H1 2025
Earnings per share stood at $0.0028.
Paragon Reit NPI up 4.5% in FY2024
It was driven by positive rental reversions.
First REIT Trust’s DPU down 4.8% YoY in FY2024
The total distributable amount fell by 4.1% YoY.
Far East Hospitality Trust NPI inches up 0.6% to $99.3m in FY 2024
Revenue also grew 1.8% YoY.
HDB resale prices may rise up to 6% in 2025
Price growth may surpass the 20-month record streak that has stood since 1996.
US tariffs on EU to hit Singapore's chemical and pharma sectors most: report
Singapore has strong trade relationships with the EU, supplying high-quality chemicals and pharmaceutical products.
Singapore is ASEAN's least corrupt country, ranks 5th globally
Myanmar is the most corrupt country in ASEAN, ranking 162nd globally.
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