Singapore
SGX-listed ThaiBev’s recovery on track with a surge of Chinese tourists
SGX-listed ThaiBev’s recovery on track with a surge of Chinese tourists
The beverage company is attractive as the tourism sector improved in 2023.
What US stocks do Singapore clients invest in this March?
Singapore clients had more appetite for US stocks as the IMX was measured 4.34 in March.
Commercial shophouses at Serangoon Garden up for sale
The two-storey property's guide price is $17m.
Sustainability capabilities, credentials ‘top attributes’ sought for future tech vendors: EY
This comes as ESG compliance is becoming increasingly important for tech companies.
Singapore’s life insurance industry to be worth S$100.4b in 2027
Demand for whole life insurance has risen due to a pandemic-induced awareness.
Digital wallets on track to be Singapore’s top online payment method by 2026
BNPL is set to surpass US$1b in transaction value by 2026.
Tembusu Grand sells over 50% of units at launch
It is the best-selling project in the Rest of Central Region to date.
CBD commercial shophouse at 13 Hongkong Street up for sale
The property’s guide price is $28m.
Manulife US REIT divests property in Oregon for US$33.5m
The REIT sold the property to John Hancock Life Insurance Company.
SGX RegCo issues compliance notice to USP over failure to audit recent financial statements
The regulator requested the company to appoint new auditors before the end of May.
1 in 3 consumers want reusable packaging for online purchases
Some who opted for reusable packing did so due to incentives.
Another tightening or status quo? What to expect from MAS’ April MPC meeting
Some experts predict a further increase in the slope to 2.0%.
4 out of 5 SG employees go to office to connect with colleagues
But more than half said they chose a salary increase more than establishing worker ties.
How Singapore firms overcome the hurdles towards sustainability
Government support, especially for SMEs, critical to achieving net zero carbon emissions
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.1%; SATS is top stock
SATS is the most active stock with 1.80%.
Expect slight decline in residential price index in H2 23: RHB
This is due to increased competition and supply as well as slow economic growth.
8 in 10 organisations want employees with tech-focused certification
Seven in 10 are having difficulty finding such employees.
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