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Key factors that make Singapore’s office spaces globally attractive
A Colliers property expert says business-friendly environment, skilled workforce, and infrastructure help boost Singapore’s office leasing.
Prudential expands 39% YoY in new business profits for first semester
Outlook for the region remains mixed.
Around 4 in 5 wealthy Singaporeans attribute better decisions to financial advisers
The younger generation is more keen to consult financial advisers early.
NWC guidelines for re-employment of older workers out in November
The government received a letter recommending reasonable adjustments.
SG is world’s 19th-largest mobile gaming market by revenue
Mobile gaming consumer spending in the Lion City grew 21% YoY in 1Q23.
Sabana REIT taps FTI Consulting as adviser for implementation of Quarz’s resolutions
Amongst Quarz’s resolutions is to internalise the REIT’s manager.
Why rents rose faster in suburban condos rents in July
OCR rents rose 1.6% QoQ in July, whilst CCR only saw a 0.7% QoQ uptick.
Who should be responsible for digital upskilling?
The majority wants government or IT to be responsible for digitalisation.
Four in 10 Gen X and Baby Boomers want time off work for digital upskilling
Nearly 30% of Generation Y respondents also choose this option.
Olam Group subsidiary secures multi-tranche sustainability-linked loan
Olam food ingredients (ofi) seeks to deliver sustainable food and beverage ingredients.
ESR-LOGOS Funds Management’s non-executive director steps down
Jeffrey David Perlman is promoted at Warburg Pincus.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.09%; The top stock is Frasers L&C
Frasers L&C closed trading at 2.56%.
MPA to pilot trials for electric habour craft charging stations
MPA plans to roll out the charging infrastructure for e-HC operations starting 2025.
MPA seeks proposal for electric harbour craft charging points pilot trial
The chosen proposal will be implemented for two years and can be extended for a year.
JTC launches 2 sites under IGLS Programme
The properties are located at Tampines North Drive 4 and Tuas Avenue 18.
Virtual bank Trust turns one; 2.1 million transactions logged
The bank is giving away 100,000 bags of rice and doubling its referral rewards.
Commentary
Singapore’s family offices: Time to professionalise or risk falling behind
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