Singapore
Chart of the Day: Leasing volume for multiple-user factories down 1.5% in early 2023
Chart of the Day: Leasing volume for multiple-user factories down 1.5% in early 2023
There are a total of 1,548 tenancies from January to February 2023.
SIA spends around 30% in convertible bonds on aircraft payments
The use of the proceeds followed those indicated in an Offering Circular.
GSTC, STB to develop sustainability criteria for MICE, attraction sectors
The tourism board will bring together stakeholders to provide outputs when drafting the criteria.
STB, Klook ink 2-year deal on tourism cooperation
The agencies will cooperate in four key areas.
Sabana REIT’s portfolio occupancy rises to 92.6% in Q1
During the quarter, the REIT executed 25 new and renewed leases.
SG is 2nd most sustainable destination in Asia
Japan led the list.
EMA seeks feedback on proposed process for power generation capacity
By 2028, EMA expects power demand to reach between 10-1 GW to 11.7 GW.
SGX Group sets record for FX, commodity derivatives in March
FX futures traded volume on SGX FX rose 25% MoM to 3.7 million contracts.
Singtel ranks 6th strongest telecoms brand
It moved three places up in the rank.
IMDA, STB launches $10m on-screen Fund
Selected projects will receive funding support of up to 30% of qualifying costs.
Businesses must embrace innovation or risk being left behind, says EY leader
Modi noted that businesses in Singapore should re-examine and redesign existing operations for long-term business continuity.
Chart of the Day: Singaporeans' common concerns in receiving quality healthcare
Cost is the top concern but getting an appointment is the second top concern.
Greener pastures? Employees' interest to relocate for job opportunities declines
Less than half of workers express interest to move away from Singapore.
Two reasons behind rebound in HDB resale flat market in March
Property experts attributed the rebound to holidays and government grants.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.18%; Emperador Inc. is top stock
Philippine beverage firm, Emperador Inc, hailed the most active stock.
Temasek confirms 41% stake acquisition in Manipal Health Enterprises
The stake acquisition stems from their focus on longer lifespans.
Good sale: Why Tembusu Grand was in demand
It achieved strong first-day sales of more than 50%.
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