News
Singapore ranks 7th globally for innovation and talent
Testamtent to this is the over $8b capital Singapore VCs injected to generative AI.
CBRE lists 3 SLF Building floors for sale at $10.8M each
The guide price translates to $1,150 psf on the strata area.
Singapore leads in women-led startups with 936 firms
Women-led start-ups raised US$3B in 2023.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic launches SEED for sustainability in curriculum and operations
As part of the initiative, the school has tapped 15 partners to establish a built environment ecosystem.
MAS launches platform against money laundering and terrorism financing
The platform will identify financial crime risks through customer data sharing.
Singapore tops SEA in tech funding with US$604M in 1Q24
Homegrown Capillary had the highest funding round during the period.
Cisco, Fortinet, Nokia join Singtel in quantum security initiative
The government tasked Singtel to develop the first QSN by mid-2024.
Great Eastern backs Singapore government’s pre-planning advocacy
Nine in 10 Singaporeans view planning for end-of-life matters as a necessity.
Lower costs push City Energy to cut gas tariff for households to $0.2312 per kWh
The new tariff will apply from 1 April to 30 June.
ComfortDelGro expands UK footprint with new $720m contract
Its unit, Metroline Limited, will operate four public bus franchises.
Cushman & Wakefield appoints new CEO for Singapore office
Natalie Craig holds over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate.
Singapore targets MICE leadership with latest STB campaign
In June, the STB will release a toolkit for event planning and execution.
Sembcorp unit inks $74m revolving credit facility with DBS Hong Kong
The facility can be extended by two years.
Keppel, KIT propose 10-year extension on capacity trolling agreement for KMC Plant
The parties plan to extend the agreement until 2040.
WTCA encourages Singapore firms to explore ASEAN-India trade
ASEAN and India recorded a bilateral trade volume of $177.2b in 2022-2023.
Keppel REIT acquires 50% stake in 255 George Street in Sydney for $321.0m
The freehold Grade A office building has a committed occupancy rate of 93%.
Commentary
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