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Hotel room stock reaches over 74,000, up 1.5% YoY

Small accommodations held the largest stock by facility count.

Centurion acquires London site for $75m

The firm plans to develop a 225-bed student accommodation. 

SIIC Environment transfers controlling stake

Golden Bell International to hold 50.12% stake while government keeps control.

Simplified SFO tax scheme to reduce friction, ensure benefits, MAS says

MAS recently announced plans to ease requirements on the tax framework for single family offices.

Ever Glory applies to transfer listing to SGX Mainboard

The move aims to attract institutional investors and support business expansion.

MAS, banks move to address PayNow surcharge amid fee concerns

Singapore’s central bank says banks must ensure transparency as it reviews surcharges on PayNow.

Singapore sets 1% sustainable aviation fuel target under new levy framework

Levy-backed fund to finance greener jet fuel while keeping airfares stable

SG pharma firms delay US expansion amidst tariff clarifications: Minister Gan

The new tariffs were put on hold so companies could negotiate exemptions with US officials.

MoM ramps up fight vs driver fatigue

This is in response to concerns about vehicular accidents being the top cause of workplace deaths.

SG firms pledge $5.5b in Johor under JS-SEZ

A key priority is to anchor flagship projects.

MoM launches Singapore Opportunity Index to track employer outcomes

It evaluates employers across five key outcomes: career progression, pay, hiring, retention, and gender parity.

OCBC SME Index holds at 50.5 in Q3 with gains in ICT and manufacturing

Looking ahead, OCBC expects conditions to ease as consumer sentiment remains cautious.

Sunset Hospitality to debut METT Singapore

Opening rates will start at $625, inclusive of taxes and service charges.

SGX trading volume reaches four-year peak on retail surge

Average daily turnover rose 16% to S$1.53b in 1QFY26.

Genting Bhd to take Genting Malaysia private for $2.1b

GENT has launched an offer at $0.72 per share.