Singapore
Singapore ranks 6th in first-ever Future Governance Index
Singapore ranks 6th in first-ever Future Governance Index
FGI measured the governance readiness of countries in the face of five 'megatrends'.
Market update: STI down 0.39%
HongKongLand was seen with the most growth.
Netlink NBN Trust DPU inches up 1.2% to 2.56 cents
Meanwhile, its EBITDA and PAT saw a decrease at 9.4% and 10.5%, respectively.
ESR secures first sustainability-linked loan of $944m
This is a step towards ESR’s 2025 ESG roadmap.
Prime US REIT profit up 10.7% to $36.2m in Q3
Its leasing activity more than tripled in the same period, QoQ.
MAS presents new classification of investment products
This seeks to enhance the existing scheme originally introduced in 2012.
CapitaLand Investment to institute two private funds in Japan, South Korea
This is set to grow funds under management by $688m.
Capitaland, CDL to kick off CanningHill Piers sales gallery preview
Unit prices start at $1.16m.
What are the three key amendments proposed in SG's energy bill?
All proposed changes empower the Energy Market Authority.
What condo projects dominated the market in Q3?
9 out of 10 of the quarter’s best selling projects were affordable and located in OCR.
Market update: STI down 0.37%
HongkongLand was seen with the most growth.
OUE C-REIT net property income down 17.1% YoY in Q3
Meanwhile, its amount for distribution also decreased by 7.5%.
SingPost operating profit up 28.4% to $51.1m for H1 FY21/22
Its net profit also echoed this performance with a 13.3% growth.
OCBC’s net profits up 19% to S$1.22b in Q3
Net trade income plunged 67%, slightly offset by stronger net fees and commissions.
8 in 10 Singaporeans set aside at least 10% of salary for savings
An average Singaporean saves 27% of his/her salary.
October PMI unchanged at 50.8 points
The manufacturing sector has recorded 16 months of consecutive expansion.
3 in 5 Singaporeans believe in-store shopping remains in style
Furthermore, 30% of consumers miss shopping in stores.
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