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Sabana Industrial REIT reports lower portfolio occupancy of 91.8% in 3Q23
Sabana Industrial REIT reports lower portfolio occupancy of 91.8% in 3Q23
In 2Q23, the REIT’s portfolio occupancy was 93.9%.
Gov’t to raise monthly school fees for permanent residents and international students
The education ministry will implement the increase from 2024 to 2026.
SBR Technology Excellence Awards nominations are now open
Interested companies may send their entries until 26 January 2024.
Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT’s distributable income drops 10.7% YoY to US$13.1m in 3Q23
The REIT attributed the decline to higher financing costs.
Parkway Life REIT acquires two nursing homes in Osaka for $16.4m
The REIT will acquire the property at approximately 11.9% below valuation.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI declines 1.11%; Wilmar International is most active stock
Wilmar International is top stock, increasing 0.28%.
Electronics cycle shows tentative signs of bottoming – expert
In September, electronics NODX saw a narrower contraction of 11.6 YoY.
4 key investment themes for 4Q23 unveiled
Experts are cautious about their near-term outlook for Singapore equities.
Fewer HDB upgraders bought condos for at least $5m in 3Q23
Only 12 units were transacted for at least $5m.
Singapore targets $160b manufacturing sector boost by 2030: DPM Heng
Heng Swee Keat put emphasis on three key priorities that the industry must continue to innovate on.
URA puts up Orchard Boulevard site for sale under GLS programme
The site is residential with a 1st storey commercial and has a 99-year lease period.
Savills cuts 2023 property investment sales value forecast to $19b-$21b
This is on the back of the geopolitical situation globally.
Property investment value doubles QoQ to $7.13b in Q3
Investments in the residential sector also doubled to $3.43b.
Mixed-use property at River Valley Road for sale via tender
Mixed-use property at River Valley Road for sale via tender
Experts anticipate limited bidding enthusiasm for Orchard Boulevard GLS site
The site may attract one to five bidders, said experts.
OCBC SME Index: Which sectors are the best and worst performers of 3Q23?
Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.6 reading.
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