Singapore
Yanlord pre-sales down 53.8% to $906.43m in October
GFA also recorded a 51.3% YoY decline to 132,070 sqm.
SG real estate industry forms property listing alliance
The AfA's goal is to enhance the accuracy of property listings.
UOB launches gig employment model for retirees
The bank made the move to strengthen its multi-generation workforce strategy.
3 key economic trends that will build opportunities for SG companies
Gan shared these trends at the Singapore-China Trade and Investment Forum.
SG retail sales performance signify light at the end of the tunnel - OCBC
This is on the back of an unexpected 6.6% YoY increase in September.
Where are all the female role models?
Apart from encouraging young women to take up STEM courses, we should also have more female role models in these fields and take on a “Kampong” approach.
Retail sales up 6.6% YoY to $3.4b in September
Computer and telecommunications equipment were up by 23.8% m-o-m.
Market update: STI up 0.6%
Jardine Matheson Holdings was seen with the most growth.
Singapore F&B sales up 4.4% in September
Food caterers had the most growth in sales at 36.4% YoY.
Singapore to phase out unabated coal power by 2050
SG's membership in the PPCA reflects its efforts to phase out unabated coal.
DBS’ net profits jump 31% to $1.7b in Q3
The non-performing loans rate remained unchanged at 1.5% during the quarter.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT portfolio occupancy stays strong at 99.8%
LREIT also recorded a 90% tenant retention rate for the mall.
Singapore to push out coal power by 2050
This is as Singapore joined the PPCA at the UN Convention on Climate Change.
Only 1 in 10 Singapore millennials has their gadgets insured: survey
This is despite almost 80% saying they would be distressed if they lose their gadgets.
HDB resale prices hit new high with 0.9% increase in October
October marked the 16th consecutive month of growth for HDB release prices
OCBC allows real-time digital purchase of gold, silver
Over $1m and 3,698oz of precious metals have been purchased through the app.
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