Singapore
Will a looming recession in the US shake S-REITs?
Will a looming recession in the US shake S-REITs?
The US yield curve—an indicator of recession—has been inverted since 1 April.
Maritime Week: MPA, IMO launch NextGEN Connect
Through the platform, stakeholders can jointly develop solutions for maritime decarbonisation.
CBD Grade A office rents climb 2.1% QoQ in Q122
By yearend, analysts expect rents to trend higher to about 5%.
Which property segments will gain the most interest from investors in 2022
The relaxation of COVID measures is expected to attract a higher inflow of investors this year.
Market Update: STI down 0.64%
Jardine Matheson was seen with the most growth.
Why Surbana Jurong’s ambition could build a brighter tomorrow
The Singapore-headquartered global consultancy aims to build a sustainable and resilient future.
OCBC sees MAS steepened slope of SGD NEER policy by 50 bps
The 100 basis points slope would allow strengthening of SGD NEER.
SG gov’t backs research programme to assess nuclear project safety
The research includes nuclear policy and training of experts in local universities.
Retail sales down 3.4% YoY in February
Toiletries and medical goods recorded the most growth in retail sales.
Distancing rules in F&B establishments up for review: MOH
The current distancing rule in F&B places is 1metre.
MPA, SSA ink deal to boost maritime cybersecurity in Singapore
The agreement will put up a Maritime Cybersecurity Roundtable.
Supply of food and fuel adequate, gov’t assures amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict
The government said it is diversifying SG’s import sources.
MPA, Jurong Port sign $28m deal for multipurpose port improvement
This multipurpose port will focus on automation, sustainability, and digitalisation.
Crypto and DeFi cannot circumvent Russia financial sanctions: MAS
The regulator said appropriate measures will be taken for FIs who will breach these sanctions.
LinkedIn unveils top 15 best companies in SG for career growth
Financial services companies dominated this year’s list.
Four in five Singaporean Gen Z have tried to go fully cashless: Visa
And 6 in 10 SG consumers tried to go cashless in bills payment.
9 in 10 employees want more flexibility in their jobs: survey
Employees are changing their approach toward work amidst an increasing level of work stress.
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