Singapore
Good class bungalow site at Jalan Sampurna sold for $31.3m
Good class bungalow site at Jalan Sampurna sold for $31.3m
The freehold corner site spans approximately 14,982 square feet.
ETF knowledge gap holds back 40.2% of non-investors
Current ETF investors favour self-directed channels at 87% adoption.
Singapore wage council names new chairman
The ministry added that it had accepted Seah’s request to relinquish his appointment.
Prime logistics rents climb 6.8% in H1, second‑highest in Asia‑Pacific
Vacancy stood at 10.6%.
VP Bank Singapore names Vincent Koo as chief risk officer
Koo will be responsible for the Singapore branch’s risk, control, and operational functions.
Three Bukit Timah retail units hit market for $18.5m
The units are available individually or as a portfolio.
Ever Glory United files draft prospectus for Hong Kong dual listing
The announcement does not yet constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for securities.
Medi Lifestyle to raise $8.8m via share placement
The placement shares will represent 23.95% of issued capital after completion.
Singapore ranks fourth in Asia’s top workcation cities
The city-state was recognised for its connectivity and digital infrastructure.
ESR appoints Dalmar Sheikh to lead data centre expansion
He takes charge from 1 September 2026.
Keppel REIT sells Tokyo office for $91m, exits asset
The sale price was 28.4% above its 2022 purchase price.
MPA eyes 2027 release of maritime master plan
AI and maritime innovation are key priorities under the plan.
COSCO Shipping liquidates dormant Malaysian unit
This followed the voluntary winding-up announcement made in April.
Perennial Holdings unveils Singapore's first private assisted living project
Assisted living packages start at about $8,000 per month.
Only 16% of Singapore’s wealthy have integrated wealth plans
More than half expect careers beyond conventional exit age.
Analysts see exports staying strong in H2 on AI demand, electronics cycle
Singapore’s NODX grew 24.2% year on year in July.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.16%; Top stock is Sembcorp Industries
Sembcorp Industries is the top stock with a 1.84% increase.
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