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Sentosa launches Singapore’s first accessible beach track
Sentosa launches Singapore’s first accessible beach track
The beach track will be tested until 31 October 2024.
Leasehold strata retail lead H1 deals despite transaction decline
In H1, leasehold sales fell 7.9% HoH to 105 deals.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.86%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg USD
YZJ Shipbldg USD is the top stock with a 5.68% increase.
Economy grew 3% in H1
GDP growth was slightly slower in Q2 as the manufacturing sector shrunk.
NETS unveils terminal-less contactless payment solution
It accepts card payments and QR payments from local and overseas apps.
8 in 10 Gen Zs keen on AI for enhanced banking, retail experience
About 43% of them have already used AI for shopping.
Singapore stock market sees $506m net institutional outflows in August
The net institutional outflows were led by the financial and industrial sectors.
CBRE offers Grade A Strata office units at Suntec City for sale
This will be via expression of interest.
Singapore's card payments market to grow by 14.3% in 2024
The rising demand for non-cash payments will drive this growth.
Strata office sales fall 15.6% HoH to $437.3m in H1
The average unit price for strata office properties also fell, dropping 20.1%
Q & M Dental's profit skyrockets 84% YoY in H1 2024
The company's EPS stood at $1.04.
Antler closes $72m Southeast Asia Fund II
Antler SEA Fund II plans to invest $27m in 45 startups.
Daiwa House Logistics Trust NPI down 8% YoY in H1 2024
Gross rental income also decreased by 9.3%.
Cordlife warns of H1 2024 loss
The company will disclose more details on or before 14 August.
SG's life insurance total weighted new business premiums surge 27% YoY in H1'24
Employment in the market was stable, a slight decrease of 0.5% versus last year.
Visitor growth boost Straco's H1 net profit to $10.49m
Net profit was up 64.5% YoY.
Far East Hospitality sets Singapore record with 16 GSTC certifications
The company attributed its feat to efforts such as emissions tracking.
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