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IOI Properties to acquire Shenton 101 for $1
IOI Properties to acquire Shenton 101 for $1
The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Retail competition drives push into higher margins from non-product sales
Media can become a profit engine for physical stores.
Employers tighten hiring amidst costs, chase AI talent: PERSOL
AI and data skills command premium salaries of up to $15,000 a month.
Singapore launches $30.4m construction technology research programme
It targets up to a 40% cut in embodied carbon in urban development.
Singapore digital economy surges to $144.1b, now 19% of GDP
AI adoption amongst small and medium-sized enterprises increased to 23.4%.
Ookla finds wide variance in Singapore 5G call setup times
Singtel’s VoNR was 12% faster and StarHub 32% slower than VoLTE.
OCBC seniors' digital payment transactions surge 60% in 12 months
Overseas scan & pay transactions doubled, with China making up 80% of the value.
Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS passenger service set for February 2027
Final system tests are due by 31 December before safety certification and regulatory approvals.
Far East Organization launches The Serra Residences from $2.22m
Guide prices start from $3,120 per sq ft.
IFS Capital signs $79m loan securitisation to fund MSME lending
The loans are backed by Singapore real estate and sold to a special purpose vehicle.
OCBC tops Singapore loan bookrunner and MLA tables for 9M 2026
OCBC capture a 12.3% market share.
Seatrium wins 9th LNG FSRU conversion from Karpowership
LNGT Akdeniz work will start in Q1 2027.
AI demand, stronger orders lift Singapore's PMI to 51.7
New orders, exports, output, inventories, and employment recorded stronger growth.
Far East Orchard boosts core AUM to $3.9b with FEHT deal
Stake in the FEHT managers will increase to 75%.
CDL sells 350 Lucerne Grand units on launch weekend
The project is priced at an average of $2,480 per square foot.
Singapore’s strong economic growth masks cooling job market
AI adoption could reduce manpower needs, particularly in services sector, Maybank said.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.58%; Top stock is UMS
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited is the top stock with a 1.18% increase.
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