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Singapore’s economy posts firmer rebound as industrial output surprises
Singapore’s economy posts firmer rebound as industrial output surprises
The bank said risks have shifted toward a steeper 1.0% slope as early as April 2026 if core inflation momentum normalises.
Singapore’s Next 50 could draw eyes away from bank-heavy STI
It’s a yield-rich, real-asset and mid-cap growth basket.
New inventory, slower arrivals weigh on hotel industry: reports
About 3.7% of the city-state's hotel rooms are expected to come online in 2025–27.
Asia Pacific hotel investment is set to rise as 2026 volumes reach $17.3b
Investors are showing rising interest in hybrid hotel concepts, boutique luxury assets, and serviced residences.
Finance and insurance hiring rises 23% in Q1
Hiring outlook of finance and insurance employers stands at 33%.
OceanScape sells over $160m of iron ore
The company will sell 1.2 million metric tons of the product to HK Company.
Sembcorp confirms ongoing talks on potential Alinta Energy purchase
Discussions between relevant parties regarding the acquisition are currently in progress.
Proposed Singapore Paincare buyout ends after scheme conditions lapse
Financing confirmation were withdrawn after the expiry of UOB facilities.
SG consumers least likely to raise year-end spending in SEA
Amongst spenders in Singapore, 48% plan to spend on travel and only 7% on shopping.
SLA awards 2 Moulmein Road redevelopment project to Country City
The developer plans to add restaurants and cafés, sports and wellness facilities, and pet-friendly areas to the state property.
SingPost raises domestic-mail rates
Domestic-mail tariffs will increase by 10 cents, starting 1 January.
Mandarin Oriental shareholders OK Jardine Matheson deal
Jardine Matheson will acquire 11.96% of Mandarin's total issued shares.
China Telecom wins SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2025 in Cloud - Telecommunications
Its eSurfing Cloud has revolutionised cloud-network integration, delivering seamless connectivity and high performance.
OCBC takes equity stake in Esteel’s $1.9b hot briquetted iron plant plan
The US$1.5b development will have the capacity to produce about 2.5 million tonnes of hot briquetted iron a year.
STI ends higher as banks lift weekly performance
In sector performance, the FTSE ST Industrials Index has delivered a 36% total return from January to November.
Centurion Accommodation REIT gains FEDA licence for new Toh Guan block
Centurion said it will submit a new FEDA licence application to cover the expanded capacity.
GLS site demand remains high as competition ramps up
All tenders launched since July have attracted over 6 bidders, said Huttons Asia.
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