Singapore
Japfa net profits up 36.9% amidst pandemic, swine flu
Japfa net profits up 36.9% amidst pandemic, swine flu
Japfa's net profits were up 36.9% to US$35.5m.
ARA acquires 50% stake in Dasin Retail Trust Management
The company plans to extend its reach in China’s Greater Bay Area.
Yangzijiang net profit sails by 89% with record high order book
The China-based shipbuilder recorded a net profit of RMB717.7m for the first quarter of 2021.
Mining company Anchor Resources to dabble in FinTech
The company says it is trying to ‘revitalise’ its legacy in the mining business.
Two in five Singaporeans believe pandemic will negatively impact job prospects: survey
They are also less confident about job satisfaction and pay against the global average.
Here's why more Singaporeans are turning into penny pinchers
At least three in five are tracking expenses on a regular basis.
Singapore population immunity likely before year-end: report
Deutsche Bank has estimated Singapore is 132 days away from population immunity from COVID-19.
Singapore, Thailand launch real-time cross-border payments system
Participating banks’ clients will be able to transfer up to S$1,000 or THB25,000 daily.
OCBC, Standard Chartered lead LinkedIn Top SG Company rankings
Professional network LinkedIn has ranked the top 15 companies that helped Singaporeans during the pandemic.
Keppel DC Reit, M1 to create entity to improve network assets.
The special purpose vehicle will own and operate M1's current mobile, fixed and fibre assets.
Jiutian Chemical profit surges over 30 times to $18.4m in Q1
This is much higher than the $587,563 (RMB2.87m) recorded in the same quarter last year.
ESR-Reit divests two "non-core" assets for $53m
ESR-Reit divests of an industrial building and a warehouse for additional funds.
Olam expands business with US spice manufacturer acquisition
Olam Food Ingredients is set to acquire Olde Thompson for US$900m.
Changi Airport Group gets highest rating from Moody's
Moody's assigns a first-time Aaa issuer rating for the public airport operator.
LHN Limited acquires Geylang Road property for $13.5m
The real estate management firm bought it under an Option to Purchase agreement.
Employment increases for the first time in one full year
Approximately 4,800 Singaporeans found employment in the first quarter of the year.
Sunseap eyes expansion in Japan after latest Series E funding
The company earned an undisclosed amount from several new Japanese investors.
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