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Private residential prices to climb 3.4% YoY in Q3: URA
Private residential prices to climb 3.4% YoY in Q3: URA
The expected price increase in Q3 is lower compared to Q2’s 3.5%.
Singtel has the highest ESG rating amongst Singapore telcos: Maybank
Singapore’s top telco displayed the highest degree of ESG disclosure.
SIT, DNV ink 3-year partnership on maritime decarbonization and digitalization
The parties will cooperate in three key areas.
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has joined hands with a maritime advisor, DNV, to advance net-zero ambitions in the Lion City’s maritime sector.
StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore
The new product is only available to its Priority Banking segment.
UOB launches green financing framework for carbon-intensive industries
The bank aims to help firms pivot their business towards a more climate-friendly model.
New property cooling measures: Gov’t imposes stringent housing loan limits
This includes a 15-month wait-out period when selling a flat.
URA, MOH launch Parry Avenue site for sale by tender
The site will house the first private assisted living facility in Singapore.
SG is 7th most innovative economy in the world
In Asia, it ranked second.
Support for women entering leadership roles needed: Deloitte
Singapore is 54th out of 156 markets in the 2021 Global Gender Gap Index.
ESR-LOGOS REIT divests industrial property for $35.3m
The property is located in the Bukit Merah district.
Import, export prices extends downtrend in August
Prices fell by 1.7% MoM and 3.7% MoM, respectively.
Banks to sustain rise in residential mortgages over the next 12 months
Banking system property loans went up 2.3% in July 2022.
Chart of the day: Tourism top of mind of S’poreans to benefit from return of Grand Prix
Most Singaporeans think the environment will benefit the least.
Market update: STI up 0.14%, Keppel Corporation at the top
Keppel Corporation is the top gainer.
SG, Laos strengthen energy cooperation
Areas of cooperation include renewable energy deployment in Lao PDR.
Serene Centre launched for sale via tender
It comprises 30 retail/F&B units and 10 apartment units.
SATS to acquire Worldwide Flight Services for $1.64b
The acquisition will be immediately financially accretive on a pro forma basis.
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