Singapore
UOB lifts gold outlook toward US$5,000 as USD/SGD heads to 1.25
UOB lifts gold outlook toward US$5,000 as USD/SGD heads to 1.25
SGD, gold, and yen top UOB’s safe-haven asset list.
MUFG Bank sets up structured trade solutions subsidiary in Singapore
It is wholly owned by the Japanese megabank’s consolidated subsidiary.
Prime non-landed value jumps 54.5% YoY to $2.2b
New luxury hits $4,692 psf versus $2,130 psf resale.
32% of car buyers plan ICE purchases as EV intent drops, report says
EV purchase intent fell to 58% in EY’s latest survey.
More than two in three young adults prefer human advisers for insurance: report
About 69% prefer human advisers and 31% choose digital, AI tools.
Nam Lee EGM removes chair effective 9 January
The Board change followed the shareholders vote at extraordinary meeting.
Accountants: The missing link in turning sustainability ambition into action
Accountants have the expertise to help organisations meet ESG expectations whilst building long-term business value.
MAS proposes changes to ease US-Singapore dual listings
It proposed a single prospectus, to align IPOs between the two countries, and to shorten registration processes, amongst others.
SBF, PwC propose IP financing, AI grants for Budget 2026
The Budget recommendations target growth, innovation, and workforce support.
Monday Wrap: Economy cools in 2026, cross-border legal demand grows, and insurance premiums rebound
GDP growth is expected at 1.8–3% in 2026.
SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules
The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.
Real estate investment sales rise 36.8% to $40b in 2025
Residential and commercial sectors record increases of 20%, 124.7% YoY, respectively.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.12%; Top stock is JMH USD
JMH USD is the top stock with a 4.34% increase.
SGX trading volumes climb across equities and derivatives in 2025
Full-year 2025 FX futures volume increased 34% to a record 79.3 million contracts.
From ownership to access: Unlocking vehicle productivity in Singapore
One shared vehicle can effectively replace as many as 20 privately owned vehicles.
CapitaLand invests in ALP, develops 5.1-hectare Singapore facility
It is expanding logistics into other markets and developing the facility for about $260m.
Real estate investment sales up 24% in Q4
Q4 volume climbs to $13.5b as commercial deals lead
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