Singapore
SG is 10th most crypto-ready market
The Lion City’s crypto adoption rate is 25%.
Private homes rental index in 2022 is the highest since 2007
The URA rental index for all private homes grew 29.7%.
Sembcorp venture launches platform for int’l renewable energy certificates trading in Brazil
GoNetZero collaborated with Instituto Totum for the project.
Yangzijiang Financial taps ADDX to distribute its capital markets products
This includes the company’s maritime fund and cash management fund.
10 strata office units at The Plaza on sale for $7.44m
The portfolio’s sale will be conducted via expression of interest.
SGX CEO sees growing collaborations with China after reopening
The ETF Link between Shenzhen Stock Exchange and SGX was launched in 2022.
No Signboard disagrees with law firm’s allegations
GuGong alleged that No Signboard’s unilateral termination was “unlawful.”
Daily Markets Briefing: STI falls 0.39%; Emperador is leading
Emperador, DFI RG, and Keppel Corp. are top stocks.
For better or for worse? Economist unveil predictions for SG’s economy
They expect full-year inflation to come in between 3.5% and 5.9%.
Chart of the Day: Top asset classes women in Singapore invest in
Almost half invest in stocks.
Officials still cautious on economy in 2023 despite reopening: RHB
The growth could be lower for Singapore compared to market consensus of 5.3%.
CDL finally acquires Marina Estate St Katharine Docks in London
The acquisition costs $636m (£395m).
EC World REIT partially repays loans after releasing deposits from escrow
They released the deposits on 2 March and 7 March 2023.
Three reasons why HDB resale volume fell in February
OrangeTee, PropNex, and One Global Group reveal their observations.
Inflation gives central banks a challenge to ease rate hikes
They also need to balance between disinflation and the global financial market.
HDB resale volumes decline 28.2% MoM in February
Prices stayed the same for the first time in more than two years.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia