Singapore
Private residential property prices inch up by 0.6 in Q1
Private residential property prices inch up by 0.6 in Q1
This marks a slowdown from the 2.3% increase in the previous quarter.
GLP secures $480m in funding for data centre
The seed asset is constructed to tier III+ (T3+) standards.
65 Equity Partners, Inflexion secure minority stake in Kee Safety
The investment implies a valuation for Kee Safety of approximately $2.3b (£1.3b).
SG, Peru sign agreement on carbon credits collaboration
This is the first deal Singapore entered into with a Latin American country.
Craig Road shophouse on the market for $10.25m
The property has a land area of 1,558 square feet.
HDB resale prices up 1.5% in Q1
This is slower growth compared to the 2.6% rise in Q4 2024.
Wee Hur completes 37.1% stake disposal for $319.8m
It now holds a 13% indirect interest in each of the Target Group Trusts.
Shell Singapore sells Energy and Chemicals Park to CAPGC
This involved the sale of shares in Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd.
Projects and changes salary remain moderate in SG
Salary adjustments keep pace with inflation rather than experience significant increases.
MBA enrollments bounce back amidst tight labour market
Singapore continued to have more job vacancies than jobless people.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.09%; Top stock is Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land is the top stock with a 5.32% increase.
COTD: Commute time critical factor for employees when considering new job
A sharp rise in dissatisfaction accompanies longer commutes.
Consortium proposing ESR privatisation names senior adviser
Brett Robson will lead the implementation of strategic priorities and value-creation initiatives.
Three in four workers value job training and development
Nearly a quarter have left their jobs due to the lack of such opportunities.
Aon names new Asia CEO of reinsurance solutions
Soeren Soltysiak will oversee the strategy in Asia, which includes treaty, facultative, analytics, and operations.
CapitaLand completes $883-m redevelopment of 1 Science Park Drive
All buildings in the Geneo life sciences and innovation cluster are now ready.
Supply chain and procurement job demand steady in 2024
Thanks to firms’ efforts to enhance their logistics strategies and technology adoption.
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