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MAS to test purpose-bound digital SGD

MAS to test purpose-bound digital SGD

This can be used in government and commercial vouchers, amongst others.

CapitaLand Ascott Trust secures $157.4m sustainability-linked bond

It will be used to decarbonise three of the CLAS’ serviced residences in Southeast Asia.

Analysts explain increase of private home prices in Q3 22

Home prices grew 3.8% from 3.5% in the previous quarter.

Singaporean’s spending to slow down in 2023: report

Real household spending is expected to grow by 2.28%.

Capitaland Ascott Trust reports RevPAU up by 88%

An increase in occupancy and average daily rates boosted RevPAU.

ESR-LOGOS REIT completes enhancement works for Queensland property

53 Peregrine Drive underwent enhancement to increase its gross floor area by 26,335 square meters.

Wilmar International core net profit up 38.2% to US$796m in Q3

It achieved record core net profit for the first nine months of the year.

CLCT’s net property income rises 7.5% YoY in 9M22 

Its new economy portfolio drove the increase.

How insects could help feed 10 billion people by 2050

Singapore is a suitable launchpad for insect player to create insect-based diets.

Singapore-Malaysia Electricity Interconnector upgrade completed

The interconnector can now handle around 1,000MW of electricity flows.

Keppel REIT acquires S$85.7m office property in Japan

It plans to use the acquisition to pave the way for the firm’s entrance into Japan’s market.

Globe raises $410m in stocks rights offer

Singtel and Ayala Corporation are the company’s principal shareholders.

Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3

Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.

After mitigating cost pressures, Raffles Medical records 62.1% net profit growth

One of the biggest medical groups posted a net profit of $38.3m.

Chart of the Day: More Singaporeans plan to travel abroad in 2023

A study found that 52% intend to travel internationally next year.