Singapore
Fund managers brace for trade tensions, weaker China: survey
Over 1 in 2 fund managers are concerned about geopolitical conflicts.
Dyna-Mac delists from SGX-ST after Hanwha acquisition
This is due to the compulsory acquisition of the Hanwha Ocean.
XTransfer granted MPI license in Singapore
XTransfer will launch its payments solutions soon.
Two-storey industrial building at 1 Tuas Link 4 on sale for $55m
The property will be sold via a private treaty.
New Food and Safety Bill expands MOH authority for public health promotion
This will enable MOH to independently enforce regulations targeting public health issues.
Disa unit inks licensing agreement to commercialise cataract screening device
The agreement was signed with NUH and NUS.
Audience Analytics unveils 3-year dividend policy with minimum 50% payout ratio
The policy aims to balance the company’s financial health.
Singapore passes bill to combat workplace discrimination
The bill protects against unfair treatment based on age, disabilities, nationality, and more.
S’poreans can save up to $500 monthly through digital optimisation: study
This includes maximising credit cards offer between 5% to 8% cashback.
Aelios revises offer price for Suntec REIT up to $1.19 per unit
This is up from $1.16 per unit as announced in December.
Retail investors post S-REITS net buy of $557.3m in September to November
The sector has emerged as one of the top four sectors for net institutional inflows.
Alpina Holdings bags seven contracts worth $40.8m in H2 2024
The majority of the contracts are private sector projects.
MAS equities market review group targets report completion by August
Updates and phased recommendations may be released before the final report is completed.
Malaysia announces tax incentives for Johor-Singapore SEZ
It includes a 5% corporate tax rate for up to 15 years for companies in advanced sectors.
Landed residential sales rise by 18.6% in 2024
It contributed to an annual total of $6.1b, an 18.6% increase from 2023.
Prime non-landed residential sales fall 27.1% in H2 2024
It contributed to an annual total of $1.4b, the lowest since tracking began in 2009.
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