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SGX orders Boustead Projects to delist
SGX orders Boustead Projects to delist
The company failed to restore its public float to at least 10%.
Manufacturing output dips 10.5% MoM in August
Excluding the biomedical manufacturing segment, the output would’ve fallen by 16.6% MoM.
Singapore dominates other SEA markets in cross-border e-commerce trade
Its total export is at $625b (US$457b).
Keppel REIT designates a new chief financial officer
Sebastian Song offers two decades of experience in finance and audit.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI fell 0.01%; The top stock is HongkongLand
HongkongLand traded 1.17% up.
Equity issuances up 45% YoY in 9M23
All equity and equity-related issuances in 9M23 raised US$2.9b.
Limited supply, back-to-office momentum boost Core CBD Grade A office rents
Grade A office buildings in the CBD saw positive net absorption of 0.11 million sq ft in 3Q23.
Man jailed and fined over illegally hiring an Immigration offender: MOM
It is an offence under the foreign employment law in Singapore.
More than 70,000 jobhunters want a career in retail: job portal
It exceeded 2019 levels for retail job applications.
Singapore learners’s demand growing in AI skills and STEM education: study
AI and machine learning developments are in demand for learners.
Singlife’s rebranded investment platform allies with BlackRock to produce tri-offering
More investment solutions are to be expected in the coming months.
Condo resale volumes rise by 3.0% MoM in August
Over 800 units got resold during the month.
New framework catapults Singapore’s insurance sector resilience: S&P Global Ratings
Although the framework could raise operational costs, it will run some benefits.
Singlife inks deal with AIC, Homage for long-term care
Singapore is currently facing the challenge of rapid aging.
Condo resale prices increase by 1.0% YoY in August
Across submarkets, OCR posted the highest year-on-year price increase.
Standard Chartered boosts cash management offering with multibank connectivity service
It offers real-time visibility, access, and control of cash holdings to companies.
4 shophouses in mature HDB estates up for sale
Knight Frank will conduct its sale via an expression of interest (EOI) exercise.
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