News
Straco rebounds with $25.68m net profit in 2023
Straco rebounds with $25.68m net profit in 2023
The company recorded a $10.8m loss in the previous financial year.
HDB resale prices up by 0.3% MoM in March
A total of 2,063 HDB resale flats were transacted in March 2024.
Homebuyers more selective on buffet of new private homes in SG
Sales may pick up in H2, as borrowing conditions ease thanks to declining interest rates.
SGX-listed APS to acquire Taiwan green data firm for $202.3m
APS aims to build the first of the sustainable data centres by 2025.
ST Eng'g net profit to rise 21% in 2024 on $7.9b order book
An analyst projects continued growth for ST Engineering driven by its businesses.
Ocean Sky International’s Tan Min-Li resigns as director
After more than nine years, Tan Min-Li leaves her post in the company effective end-April.
Straits Trading divests Aussie industrial property for $46.3m
The property has a net lettable area of 37,809 sq m.
Singapore ranks 17th best for business startup
It only takes two days to set up a business in Singapore.
Cordlife extends trading halt for third time
The company has yet to resume trading since April 1.
ISCA, LSBF partner to establish SCAQ Academy in Singapore
The academy will operate from 6 pm to 9 pm on weekdays.
Bonuses drop for Singapore banking professionals
Those holding a vice president role saw their bonuses decline by 39% in 2023.
Apex Asia buys Sin Ming Centre for $49m
Apex is mulling tearing down Sin Ming Centre to reconstruct a new mixed-used development.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.52%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top despite a 2.258% decrease.
Singapore GDP seen growing 3.4% in Q1: Nomura
Weak global growth poses downside risk.
Nomura raises inflation outlook to 3.3% this year
MAS likely to keep policy settings unchanged.
Lunar New Year fuels 8.4% growth in SG’s Feb retail sales
Favourable results are also expected in March due to factors like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
BNP Paribas cuts back on Singapore office footprint due to costs
The bank occupies six floors in Ocean Financial Centre.
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