Singapore
HDB completes final two pandemic-delayed projects
HDB completes final two pandemic-delayed projects
It is also on track to complete about 17,000 flats across 27 projects this year.
Budget Direct unveils new commercial vehicle cover
Customers can opt for the benefit of vehicle repairs at their preferred location.
Singapore companies see 5-year progress in board diversity
The index tracks changes in board composition across 553 companies listed on SGX.
Institutional investors buy $856M in Singapore stocks in H2 2024
Singtel saw the highest net institutional buying in 2024.
Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during Lunar New Year period
Very heavy traffic is expected at both the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints starting from 24 Jan.
Hong Lai Huat proposes 40.5 million share placement to executive director
After the proposed placement, Ong and his family will own 51.1% of the company’s enlarged share capital.
Green Esteel eyes cash offer to acquire HG Metal shares
This excludes Treasury shares and shares already owned, controlled, or agreed to be acquired.
Zhongxin Fruit and Juice expects higher net profit in H2 2024
The company attributes this to a substantial increase in total sales volume.
NauticAWT faces winding-up order
The company's assets will cover the costs of the proceedings.
ISCA grants $6m subsidy to launch Polytechnic Pathway Programme
Polytechnic graduates will receive a sponsorship of related fees for two years.
Singapore's private sector output growth slows in December
Weaknesses were observed in the construction, consumer services, and finance and insurance sectors.
Olam Agri, German agency ink MoU to scale up sustainability in agri-food sector
The two will collaborate across staple agriculture supply chains.
ST Engineering, Oman Broadband partner to develop smart city initiatives in Oman
The collaboration aims to develop an advanced digital infrastructure.
Singapore’s real estate market surges 83% YoY in Q4 2024
Hospitality assets emerged as a key focus area, JLL noted.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.07%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 2.63% increase.
Adapting to changing consumer needs in an evolving property market
In today’s property market, home buyers in Singapore are more informed and empowered than ever, driven by greater access to technology and information. With consumer demands shifting towards convenience, efficiency and professional guidance, they now seek personalised solutions that cater to and align with their changing needs.
New home sales poised for up to 50% growth in 2025
One of the drivers will be lower mortgage rates.
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