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HDB resale volumes dip below 2,000 in May

This is the first time HDB resale volumes fell under the 2,000 mark since May last year.

Think of the savings! Lower prices drive 56% of Singaporeans to shop online

Singaporean shoppers are among the most sensitive to consumer prices, according to a study by PayPal.

SPH subsidiary issues £83m notes on The International Stock Exchange

Privilege Midco Limited, a UK-based wholly-owned subsidiary of SPH, issued all of its notes to its sole shareholder.

Singapore factory activity expands for 11 straight months

The Singapore Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was at 50.7 points in May.

Three in five Singaporeans willing to undergo reskilling for new job roles

Older Singaporeans are the most willing to undergo retraining.

Singaporeans are big fans of western trends: study

Western influence hugely impacts the public’s purchasing behaviour.

Proptech firm LOL Interactive launches online mortgage platform

The firm plans to use the Singapore launch as a stepping stone to Southeast Asian markets.

Worldwide Hotels Group secures $405m green loan

The loan will help finance a new hotel and commercial development.

MNACT issues maiden $250m perps at 3.50% interest rate

Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust has priced $250m of perpetual securities at 3.50%.

Keppel Land secures maiden $150m sustainability-linked loan from DBS

Interest rates for the loan were reduced based on Keppel Land’s ongoing environmental, social and governance targets.

Raffles Medical partners with China Life amidst China expansion

The companies are expected to collaborate in medical services and healthcare management.

Government to grant one-off GST vouchers and rebates for a total of $1.3b

Approximately 1.4 million Singaporeans will receive up to $500 in GST vouchers from June and July.

SKT secures $238m sustainability-linked loan from DBS Bank

The loan will fund expansion of environment-friendly infrastructure.

First Australian-based freighter operations takes off at Changi Airport

Tasman Cargo Airlines will operate five times a week between Australia and Singapore.

Daily Briefing: Malaysia goes into lock down; Vietnam suspends flights as new variant emerges

And pandemic-beaten India continues to have one of the top stock markets in Asia in May.