Singapore
Singapore doubles CareShield Life payout growth rate to 4% yearly
Singapore doubles CareShield Life payout growth rate to 4% yearly
From 2030, monthly payouts for claimants will be US$628 (S$806).
CapitaLand Ascott REIT signs asset management deal for three Japan properties
The properties are Splendide Namba West, Pregio Esaka South, and Pre De Court Nishikyogoku.
Tan Chong swings to profit with $1.9m net income
An interim dividend of $0.0033 per ordinary share was declared.
CapitaLand Commercial C-REIT gets approval for Shanghai listing
The listing is expected in Q4 2025.
Gov’t to launch unit pricing programme at major supermarket chains
The initiative aims to enhance price transparency.
Two Addvalue Technologies independent directors resign
The company said the move came as a “surprise” to its board.
ISOTeam’s profit falls 37.1% YoY in H2
The company plans to maintain its final dividend at $0.08.
Geo Energy to acquire 51% stake in two Indonesian shipping firms
The group said it will complement its integrated infrastructure activities.
Creative Technology divests Super X-Fi asset for $6.4m
Upon completion of the sale, the company will see a net gain of $3.8m.
SMU Academy selected to deliver IVAS’ valuer programme
It will launch in Singaporein January 2026.
Singlife launches critical illness plan with high recurrent payouts
It covers 135 critical illness conditions at early, intermediate, and severe stages.
Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms
They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.
Singapore retail staples sector shows continued strength: analyst
Top picks remain Sheng Siong (SGX: OV8) for its stable earnings growth.
SeaTown launches private credit fund with $612m in first close
The firm targets net returns in the mid-teens and a double-digit distribution yield.
Departing staff drive 100% of data loss cases in Singapore: report
Information protection and governance have now become a top priority for 63% of Singapore security leaders.
Singapore’s industrial production growth projected to slow in H2
HB analysts view the uptick as temporary, boosted by transitory drivers.
SLNG begins construction of new LNG truck loading facility
The new facility will operate separately from the main terminal and feature two truck loading bays.
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