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$38.5m allocated for build-to-suit facility redevelopment: ESR-REIT
$38.5m allocated for build-to-suit facility redevelopment: ESR-REIT
The redevelopment is expected to be finished in two years.
SG, Australia ink agreement to deepen FinTech collaboration
The agreement sets out a framework for 4 collaboration areas.
80% of organisations experienced ransomware attacks in 2021
Organisations are exposed to greater risk due to cybersecurity debt, according to a report.
Office market sees net absorption of 307,282 sq ft in Q1
This marks the third consecutive quarter of positive net demand for the market.
Prices of new HDB flats in Keppel Club site to start at $380,000
Property experts said some of the 6,000 flats may be built under the PLH model.
4 reasons why S-REITs make a good investment
There is more to S-REITs than just being a good inflation hedge.
CapitaLand Investment to issue $400m worth of notes
The notes are due in 2027 with a fixed rate of 3.33%.
Why Singaporean investors have their sights on the Austrailian property market
Houses and apartments recorded an average 6.8% and 21.9% year-on-year capital growth, respectively.
Market Update: STI down 0.99%
City Developments Ltd logged the most growth at the index.
Construction sector to remain below pre-pandemic levels amidst labour shortage
The government’s worker retention scheme partially reduced project delays and labour costs.
Sustainable debt issuance jumps three-fold in 2021
This demonstrates the huge opportunity for a sustainable finance market in the city-state.
Singapore and Chongqing strengthen bonds in finance, information, transport
Both agreed to explore opportunities in the digital and green economy.
Condo resale volume jumps 35.6% in March
Analysts said volume bounced back following the relaxation of COVID rules.
Condo resale prices rise by 0.8% MoM in March
This marks the 20th consecutive month of increase for condo resale prices.
Market participants expect MAS to recenter upwards sans slope increase
They also expect possible additional tightening of the policy band.
MAS’ band widening is still unlikely: Standard Chartered
But risks such as inflation globally cannot be ruled out.
Will SGX-listed plantations be shaken by volatility in crude palm oil prices?
Forecast suggests that CPO prices will remain elevated for 1H22.
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