Singapore

Daily briefing: SGX mulls first US dollar bond; China uses coercion to back claims in disputed waters: US

And Trade and Industry Minister highlights digitalisation as critical in recovery.

Market Update: STI Up 0.7%

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, HongkongLand, and Jardine Matheson were seen with the most growth today.

Gen Z: The trials and tribulations of seeking employment

Accounting expert Chiew Chun Wee talks about the challenges faced by Singapore’s younger employees.

Singapore to augment cybersecurity partnership with United States

A memorandum of understanding was signed by representatives from both parties.

Netlink profit up 5.3% YoY in Q1 FY22

Its EBITDA also grew by 1.1% YoY.

ESR-REIT completes S$149.6m equity fundraising

It consists of S$49.6m preferential offering and S$100m private placement.

Genting Singapore IR RFP grinds to a halt

Yokohama’s newly elected mayor voiced his opposition to the IR bid. 

ESR REIT completes S$149.6m equity fund raising

It consists of S$49.6m preferential offering and S$100m private placement.

Singapore records 2.5% increase in consumer prices

The transport expenditure saw the highest increase at 9.6% YoY.

Chart of the Day: Retail rental growth in Singapore is still negative

OCBC Investment Research cited data URA which said the Retail Rental Index fell 0.5% QoQ in Q2 2021.

Market Update: STI Down 0.41%

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, ThaiBev, and Capitaland were seen with the least growth today.

Bridge+ at 79 Robinson Road provides fintech community space, avenue for collaborations

It occupies three floors and a space of 56,000 sq. ft. at the 29-storey Grade A office building.

Singapore secures third spot in Safe Cities Index 2021

The country joins Copenhagen, Toronto, Sydney and Tokyo in the top-five finish.