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Insurance veteran to run for Singapore’s presidential seat
Insurance veteran to run for Singapore’s presidential seat
He became CEO of Income Insurance (formerly NTUC Income) up until 2007.
EMA seeks proposal for 600 MW combined cycle gas-turbine project
Proposals may be submitted by 31 October at 3 pm SGT.
APAC vaccine distribution hub to be established in SG
It will provide easier access to vaccines.
Recent charges linked to 2019 investigations: No Signboard CEO
The CEO faced charges over alleged price rigging.
Strata ground floor unit at Geylang Serai on sale for $8.3m
The 3,207 sq ft property is up for expression of interest until 29 August at 12 noon.
Wholesale industry less optimistic about business from July to December
They expect the macroeconomic situation to dampen demand.
Manufacturing firms optimistic about business in the remaining months of 2023
Across industries, firms in the transport engineering cluster expressed the highest optimism.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s net property income rises 6.7% YoY to $508.8m in 1H23
The REIT attributed the increase to “robust operational performance.”
First REIT posts lower net property income of $52.4m in 1H23
The REIT’s NPI fell 0.6% YoY.
Foreigners hit by cooling measures boost condo rental volumes in June
Volumes grew 12.5% MoM.
Shareholders OKs disposal of LHN logistics through voluntary general offer
This complies with the general offer proposed to be made by Milkyway International.
Core CBD Grade A rents to stabilise in 2H23
EDMUND TIE expects a lower rental growth of 0.3% -0.5% for the market in 2023.
Retail rents to see a sustained recovery in 2023
EDMUND TIE expects full-year rental growth of 1%-3% for prime retail spaces.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.22%; Keppel Corporation is top stock
After reporting highest ever net profit, Keppel Corp traded 2.50% up.
MAS unveils revised framework to strengthen anti-ML controls in single family offices
There will be harmonised class exemption for SFOs who meet specific requirements.
Private housing vacancy up to 6.3% in Q2
The vacancy rates in the Core Central Region and the Rest of Central Region were both at 7.9%.
Wealthy investors and family offices drive demand for shophouses in H1
Changes to the Residential Property Act may raise prices further and tighten already limited supply.
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