Singapore
Full-year outlook for retail improves due to China reopening
Full-year outlook for retail improves due to China reopening
The revival will boost the travel and tourism sector in Singapore.
4 in 10 older adults feel the need to lower their standard of living
Some said there is a 50% chance they will be unable to afford necessities.
Retail sales growth expands to 7.4% YoY in December
In November, retail sales grew 6.5% YoY.
Singtel appoints Allen & Gledhill partner as a non-executive director
Tan Tze Gay also serves as the law firm's head of Equity Capital Markets.
F&B sales growth moderates to 13.9% in December
In November, F&B sales grew 25.0% YoY.
Unemployment rate to marginally increase to 2.4% in H123
RHB said the uneven recovery of the economy will likely impact labour demand.
Singapore emerges as top APAC market in global data centre report
Globally, Singapore was third place in the data centre segment.
Luxury market sales dip as US Fed's tightening policy takes effect
Over 73 non-landed luxury homes sold in Q4 2022.
Shell Lubricants APAC, Mansi Madan Tripathy weather through recent turbulence in energy sector
Tripathy advocates for sustainable business growth and a highly empowering leadership approach.
Amidst merger, Sembmarine says net debt to equity ratio improved
Its net debt to equity ratio enhanced to 0.26 times from 0.53 times.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.49%; industrial assets led the index
Frasers Logistics & Trust posted 4.62%, making it the most active stock.
Singapore PMI contraction will stay longer in 2023
The index edged up 0.1 in January.
Growth in retail assets seen for Singapore as sales performance improve
Sales growth is expected for 70% of retailers due to China reopening.
SEA’s largest Energy Storage System opens in Singapore
It has a maximum storage capacity of 285MWh.
Digital Core REIT NPI reaches $91m in FY22
Its portfolio occupancy is at 96% as of January 2023.
Minister Rajah to clarify stern warning for Keppel O&M on next Parliament meeting
Assertions made were due to “inadequate understanding of facts,” the second minister said.
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