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Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
In 2024, OCBC supported about 260 new mid-sized enterprises to set up shop in Malaysia.
Slow payments rise for the first time in six quarters in Q4 2024
Year-on-year, four out of five industries experienced an increase in slow payments.
Singapore, Malaysia sign agreement on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Both countries aim to attract investments in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy.
GCB sales to pick up in 2025 amidst stabilising prices: report
In Q4 2024, GCB prices experienced a 22% correction.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.01%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 2.27% increase.
Trade sector to sustain growth in early 2025
Additional protectionist measures may affect longer-term trajectory.
HDB resale market grows in December amidst steady rise in volume, prices
Resale volumes rose by 9% month-on-month to 2,129 units, reversing four consecutive months of decline.
MDDI confirms SingPost domestic services unaffected by falsified data
The whistleblowing incident also has not impacted the ongoing review of postal services.
HSBC clinches Citi banker to head int’l wealth hub in Singapore
Chin brings 22 years of experience in wealth management and retail banking.
Singapore is Asia’s most expensive city to live in 2025: report
The city-state also ranked 11th globally.
Accrelist executive chairman raises stake with 100,000 share purchase
He increased his stake from 26.61% to 26.64%.
Acesian Partners' substantial shareholder sells 20.6 million shares
Goh's total interest in the company fell to 6.41% following the sale.
Adventus eyes $1.54m funding for Vietnam hotel operations
The 855 million proposed placement shares are priced at $0.0018 each.
Singapore less exposed to US tariff risks
However, it is vulnerable to negative trade shocks or a US economic downturn.
Substantial shareholder sells 3.26 million IPS Securex shares
Lim's total interest fell to 9.39%.
Thematic industrial properties to thrive in 2025: Knight Frank
This includes data centres, food factories, and logistics.
What’s happening in Singapore’s telco industry?
Singtel expects low double-digit EBIT growth whilst Starhub may be eyeing a merger.
Commentary
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI, cybersecurity must keep up.
Game theory in the Gulf: Why Singapore should watch the Middle East carefully
When AI becomes the front door: How marketing in Singapore will really change in 2026
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