Singapore
MoM simplifies lifting equipment tests for businesses
MoM simplifies lifting equipment tests for businesses
This will provide flexibility by allowing occupiers to appoint competent persons.
CapAllianz reports higher net loss in FY2025
Revenue also fell due to decreases in the oil and gas business segment.
LBC rates adjustments reflect upward demand in the land market
Increases are not expected to harm the overall land market.
iX Biopharma cuts loss in FY 2025
The group’s revenue grew by 30% year on year to $7.7m.
Oxley completes flagship Oxley Towers KLCC
The group expects to collect $60.8m (RM200m) of sales proceeds.
Oxley Holdings narrows loss in FY 2025
Group revenue for the period increased by 9% year on year to $313.6m.
Hiap Seng Engineering employee dies in workplace accident
The fatal accident occurred at its workshop premises on 30 August 2025.
GuocoLand unit divests property in Bandar Johor Bahru for $46m
The property is a leasehold land and a hotel erected on it.
CapAllianz suspends services to GPT Desk over unpaid fees
The group said the suspension does not mean that the agreement has been terminated.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.37%; Top stock is Keppel
Keppel is the top stock with a 3.18% increase.
Four in ten Singapore firms plan wage freezes as outlook weakens
At least 35% of companies expect conditions to worsen next year.
COTD: Luxury home market sees surge in sales volume
141 luxury homes in the core central region exceeding $5m were transacted.
Singapore appoints five new IRAS board members, reappoints four
The new board composition will start on 1 September 2025.
Shangri-La Asia reports lower net profit by 38.7% YoY in H1 2025
The decline was mainly driven by lower revenue in Singapore and mainland China.
mm2 Asia widens net loss in H1
Revenue also fell 13.9% year on year to $165.1m during the same period.
AIMS APAC REIT to acquire $56.65m Aljunied Avenue site
The company said the acquisition will enhance its portfolio resilience.
Import, export price indices fall YoY in July 2025
The decrease in non-oil indices was due to the Machinery and Transport Equipment index
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