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Singapore ranks 2nd in APAC for ESG metrics
Singapore ranks 2nd in APAC for ESG metrics
Eight in 10 companies incorporate ESG within executive incentive plans.
HC Surgical Specialists’ half-year net income down 2.1%
Blame it on non-operational items.
Great Eastern Life prices US$500m perpetual capital securities due 2032
The securities will be issued at a fixed rate of 5.398%.
HC Surgical Specialists expands portfolio in 2024
Amongst its acquisitions included a 49% stake in GMH Endoscopy & Surgery.
Cordlife renews licenses for one year
The group was instructed by the MOH to conduct operations in a controlled manner.
Ho Bee Land to buy remaining stake in AVJ for $330m
The share price stood at $.059 (AUD0.70)
Preliminary talks on possible share transaction underway: Econ Healthcare
Shareholders and investors are advised to trade the company's shares with caution until further notice.
SIA Engineering appoints MOM permanent secretary as independent director.
The group also announced changes to its board and board committee composition.
Gov’t closes tender for Dairy Farm Walk, Tengah Garden Avenue
Both have a leasing period of 99 years.
Paragon REIT finalises sale of Figtree Grove Shopping Centre
A deposit of approximately A$9.6m has already been paid by the purchaser.
LMIRT may not meet minimum interest coverage ratio for FY2024
No financial impact is expected from the potential breach.
CBD premium rents rise 0.1% in Q4 2024
Vacancy also eased from 5.9% to 5.2%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.13%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD
YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 1.63% increase.
DBS is only SG firm in APAC's top 50 companies by market cap
It landed on the 40th spot, the GlobalData ranking showed.
ST Eng’g bags shipbuilding contract for a walk-to-work vessel
The project is expected to be completed by H1 2027.
Grand Venture Technology, A*STAR to develop advanced ceramics manufacturing platform
ASTAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (ASTAR SIMTech) will lead the development.
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