Singapore
Singapore and Malaysia to study REC framework for cross-border electricity trade
Singapore and Malaysia to study REC framework for cross-border electricity trade
This follows their supply agreement for the importation of 50 MW of renewables to the city-state.
Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
In 2024, OCBC supported about 260 new mid-sized enterprises to set up shop in Malaysia.
Slow payments rise for the first time in six quarters in Q4 2024
Year-on-year, four out of five industries experienced an increase in slow payments.
Singapore, Malaysia sign agreement on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Both countries aim to attract investments in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy.
Experts propose tax reforms in 2025 budget to enhance business adaptability
Proposed measures include restrictions on the sale of shares in property-holding companies.
GCB sales to pick up in 2025 amidst stabilising prices: report
In Q4 2024, GCB prices experienced a 22% correction.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.01%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 2.27% increase.
Trade sector to sustain growth in early 2025
Additional protectionist measures may affect longer-term trajectory.
HDB resale market grows in December amidst steady rise in volume, prices
Resale volumes rose by 9% month-on-month to 2,129 units, reversing four consecutive months of decline.
MDDI confirms SingPost domestic services unaffected by falsified data
The whistleblowing incident also has not impacted the ongoing review of postal services.
HSBC clinches Citi banker to head int’l wealth hub in Singapore
Chin brings 22 years of experience in wealth management and retail banking.
Singapore is Asia’s most expensive city to live in 2025: report
The city-state also ranked 11th globally.
Accrelist executive chairman raises stake with 100,000 share purchase
He increased his stake from 26.61% to 26.64%.
Acesian Partners' substantial shareholder sells 20.6 million shares
Goh's total interest in the company fell to 6.41% following the sale.
Adventus eyes $1.54m funding for Vietnam hotel operations
The 855 million proposed placement shares are priced at $0.0018 each.
Singapore less exposed to US tariff risks
However, it is vulnerable to negative trade shocks or a US economic downturn.
Substantial shareholder sells 3.26 million IPS Securex shares
Lim's total interest fell to 9.39%.
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