Singapore
Expert calls for sin tax increase to strengthen SG’s fiscal position
Expert calls for sin tax increase to strengthen SG’s fiscal position
The last increase related to sin taxes was in 2018.
Why GST hike should push through despite rising goods prices
The country’s social expenditures are also going up exponentially, say experts.
UOB prices $400m perpetual capital securities
It will be issued under a $41.5b (US$30b) global medium term note programme.
Over 40,000 businesses benefit from $132m recovery grant
The grant stemmed from the budget 2022 and part of $500m jobs support aid.
SGX-listed Sinarmas Land Limited launches investment arm for startups
It will fund potential digital startups in Indonesia.
$7.5m shophouse in Jalan Besar district open for buyers: Savills
Property sale will be via expression of interest exercise until 21 July.
Singtel junks reports of Optus listing
The company said it currently has no plans to list its Australian subsidiary.
Manufacturing to ease to low single-digit growth in Q2
In Q1, growth was at a +7.9% pace.
How do adults plan to improve their financial standing
Nearly seven in 10 will cut inessential expenses, such as dining out.
Chart of the day: Manufacturing momentum slows in May
Cooling global trade demand and higher supply costs are the cause of the slowdown.
Market update: STI up 0.88%
Genting Singapore tops the index.
Brighter days ahead: Pulau Ubin microgrid to be upgraded
It will feature a testbed which can meet 90% of the main village’s daily electricity demand.
SGX-listed Halcyon Agri secures $415m green-linked loan
The loan will support a natural rubber processing business.
Singapore backs Revised Kyoto Convention to standardise int'l trades
It is the flagship convention on the Customs process and trade facilitation.
ST Hospitality investigation: URA summons Katrina CEO for questioning
Katrina is the parent company of ST Hospitality.
Frasers Logistics acquires property in the UK for $171.7m
The property has a total lettable area of 667,185 square feet.
Chart of the day: Electronics top manufacturing cluster growth at 33.6%
Chemicals and biomedical manufacturing saw slight dip this May.
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