Singapore
Singtel’s Australia Tower Network, AustralianSuper to acquire Axicom for $3.63b
Singtel’s Australia Tower Network, AustralianSuper to acquire Axicom for $3.63b
Following the acquisition, Singtel’s shareholding in the merged ATN-Axicom biz will be 18%.
UOB issues $2.1b total worth of notes
The notes are under the US$30b Global Medium Term Note Programme.
First REIT prices $100m of healthcare social bonds at 3.25%
The bonds will be issued on or around 7 April.
Keppel O&M, Sembcorp Marine mull definitive agreement by April 30
The companies said they have made “significant progress” in their negotiations.
MAS, BIS Innovation Hub develop prototype analytics platform for banking supervision
The platform integrates regulatory data and analytics.
What impact will the Ukraine-Russia war leave on Asia-Pacific?
PM Lee said the conflict has already “strained” US-China relations.
Market update: STI down 0.69%
Only five companies were on the green.
Singapore has the highest desktop display ad fraud rates: IAS
Ad fraud rates in desktop display was at 4.1% in Singapore.
Measures to safeguard SG energy security extended until 30 June: EMA
This is on the back of the global energy crunch and Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Frasers Property secures first green loan for The Rowe in London
The loan is worth approximately $177.7m.
CapitaLand Investment launches 2 initiatives under CapitaStar programme
One of the initiatives is geared at driving in-store shopping at CapitaLand properties.
Climate agenda progress also depends on ‘international order’: PM Lee
Questions were raised about whether the Ukraine-Russia war has pushed off the climate agenda.
Lendlease REIT issues around 551 million new units
The issue price was placed at $0.7250 per unit.
Hatten Edge signs agreement for 550 new crypto mining rigs
The partner will deliver a pilot batch of 50 sets by end-April.
SingPost Group issues $100m fixed rate notes due in 2027
The notes were issued denominations of S$250,000 each.
LTA launches EV charging network module
Finding and comparing EV charging points will now be on one platform.
What to expect from the 16th Maritime Week
The hybrid event will be held from 4 to 8 April.
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