Djan Magbanua
High costs hinder co-living investment growth in Singapore
High costs hinder co-living investment growth in Singapore
Rising property prices and scarce suitable sites are slowing new co-living projects.
NTUC, SISEU condemns Agoda retrenchment
The two urged the Ministry of Manpower to investigate the situation.
Rental volumes dip in August as tenants hold out for new supply
Tenants also prefer not to move during August.
EnterpriseSG’s Scale-Up programme generates $2.6b revenue
80 companies participated in the first seven cohorts of the programme.
Carro raises $76.7m from Japan’s wealth sovereign fund
The funds will be used to bolster demand for Japanese cars in APAC.
Gov’t to require motorcycles to have anti-lock braking system
This is part of the government’s efforts to improve vehicle and road safety.
NUS Enterprise launches co-investment deals to boost deep-tech funding
It partnered with SG Growth Capital and Lotus One Investment.
Singapore to position itself as ‘home to leading firms’
MTI unveils new blueprint to boost innovation, green growth and global trade links.
Credit Saison VC arm launches $50m blockchain investment fund
The fund aims to fund startups building solutions in the blockchain sector.
Arrowpoint reportedly to raise US$400m in fresh funds
The hedge fund is estimated to be on course towards US$2b of assets by the end of 2026.
Jardine unit buys Indonesian gold mining company for $690.77m
The mining company holds 1.57 million ounces of gold reserves.
Singapore risks losing capital market value chain, SGX chairman warns
The chairman called for an ambitious and broad vision” for Singapore’s capital market.
iWOW Technology partners with SPTel to expand wireless emergency alert system
This extends emergency assistance to seniors in public rental flats.
Thousands see 5% pay boost through NTUC CTC grants
The CTC grant has a total of $300m in funding provided by the government.
Economic growth to slow in H2
Outward-oriented sectors weaken amidst softer global demand and US tariffs.
Singapore launches tool to summarise case documents at the small claims court
The tool will be rolled out in phases in November.
Frasers Property Thailand CEO steps down
However, he will continue to be part of the group’s board.
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