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Chart of the Day: 5 most popular HDB towns amongst Singaporean homebuyers
Chart of the Day: 5 most popular HDB towns amongst Singaporean homebuyers
The top 5 HDB towns accounted for 37.4% of transactions in 2Q23.
Frasers Property posts ‘steady’ operational performance in Singapore
Its commercial portfolio occupancy grew for the fifth consecutive quarter.
UOB Kay Hian profit up 32.7% to $69.6m in H1
Its revenue was up 22.4$ to $287.8m.
Complaints vs airlines industry up 39% in H1
Industry complaints are also a trend in other countries.
Asking prices for landed and non-landed seen to moderate: report
The price growth for these property types is slowing down.
DBS chief Piyush Gupta sells 100,000 shares, nets S$3.42m
Of these, 91,900 were sold at S$34.2253.
Half of fintech investments in SEA are from Singapore – Robocash
Indonesia comes second with $20.8b.
Big banks, investors fund Endowus digital wealth leadership in Asia
It was able to raise $35m from global banks, existing investors, and four Asian billionaire families.
SingPost to pay additional $1.7m over arbitration proceedings
The arbitration was commenced by Tan Ho Sung against SingPost.
What can moderate the prices of HDB resale flats?
In 2Q23, 21 of the 26 HDB towns saw price gains.
Singtel’s hyper-connected green data centre breaks ground
DC Tuas will offer 58 megawatts (MW) of IT load capacity.
No Signboard suspends CEO amidst price rigging investigation
The company also put Lim Yong Sim on leave of absence.
Prime US REIT’s net property income drops 7.2% YoY to US$47.2m in 1H23
The REIT attributed the decline to lower occupancy and higher operating expenses.
Far East Orchard’s profit attributable to equity holders rises 2.1% YoY to $8.2m in 1H23
The company attributed its improved earnings to strong tourism growth.
On National Day, PM Lee touts 4 government initiatives amidst inflation pinch
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said they are focusing on housing, government integrity, and others.
Singapore Land’s PATMI down 53% in H1
The firm reported a $168.4m net profit in the first half (H1) of 2023.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.12%; Venture is top stock
Venture closed trading at 2.23% up.
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