Singapore
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.68%; Genting Singapore is top gainer
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.68%; Genting Singapore is top gainer
Genting Singapore posted 4.46% gains on the index.
3 in 4 SG CEOs are delaying investment plans amidst geopolitical tensions
This is above the global average of more than 3 in 5, EY reported.
CEOs in Singapore turn to deals for competitive advantage: report
This includes mergers and acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures amongst others.
Chart of the Day: 63% SMEs are expecting their earnings to rise
More than half of businesses are reporting positive cash flow.
SG, China conclude talks on enhanced free trade agreement
The enhancements will create a conducive environment for businesses.
HDB resale market sees slowest quarterly growth since 2020
It grew by 0.9% in the first quarter of the year.
More than 900,000 HDB households to get GSTV U-save vouchers, S&CC rebates
The payout will start in April 2023.
CapitaLand Investment to buy six multifamily assets in Japan
The transaction was valued at S$141.4m.
Sembmarine files notice of three consecutive years of losses
The company’s latest 6-month average daily market capitalisation stood at S$4.77b.
Further money policy tightening may be unlikely due to banking sector turmoil
The central bank’s tightening is still unchanged amidst economic risks.
4 in 10 consumers will boycott organisations that do not reduce data-related pollution
Two per cent of global energy-related pollution emissions are caused by data centres.
Chart of the Day: Gen Zs optimistic but cautious about crypto
More than two in 10 said they want to take a wait-and-see approach.
A 1970s Oil Crisis replayed in modern days
A world thirsty for fossil fuels
Singapore hotels average room rate surges 48% in February
The occupancy rate was undaunted, increasing by 13.26 percentage points from January.
Singapore and Malaysia launch cross-border QR code payment links age
Person-to-person fund transfers are targeted to finish by year-end.
STB taps FLCT to increase tourist visits
Both companies will promote Singapore in key travel markets.
Goh Wei Boon to helm GovTech
He was formerly the head of CSIT.
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