Singapore
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.6%; Top stock is ST Engineering
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.6%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 2.42% increase.
Manulife US REIT occupancy rate drops to 77% in Q3
The decline was due to the lower occupancies in Secaucus and Jersey City properties.
Rental market sees private demand rise and public leases weaken
HDB leasing volumes to decline to around 36,500-38,000 units in 2024.
LTA to test autonomous minibuses on complex routes
The government said it is also open to deploying robotaxis.
Amos Group loses free float as PeakBayou and allies hold 91.06%
PeakBayou aims to take the company private.
High-zone office in GB Building hits market for $12.7m
The guide price translates to approximately $2,350 psf on the strata area.
CapitaLand Investment revenue hits $2.10b in 9M 2024
Its Fee Income-Related Business drove the increase.
GuocoLand prices $200m notes due 2027 at 3.307%
The developer plans to issue the notes on 15 November on SGX-ST.
OCBC taps LTA for blockchain payment pilot in construction projects
Over S$22m has been disbursed under the pilot.
Manulife US REIT divests property in California for US$117m
Divestment proceeds fully repaid the REIT's US$130.7m loan due 2025.
SIA Engineering’s H1 profit rises 16% YoY as MRO demand recovers
The company declared an interim dividend of $0.020 per share.
Estimates Committee flags slow progress on 15,000 AI workforce goal
Career conversion programs helped only 190 mid-career professionals transition roles.
Parliament urges proactive support for seniors through Age Well SG
Around 100,000 seniors are expected to face mild disability by 2030.
APAC tech M&A values poised for growth, recent Singapore deals suggest
Singapore tech deals from Q1 to Q3 were valued at $3.0b, despite a 13% volume decrease.
What lies ahead for Singapore’s medical device market?
The sector will benefit from rising healthcare expenditure driven by an ageing population.
freshpod launches first autonomous food kiosk
Each order receipt includes a breakdown of macros and calories.
LTA, SMRT schedule East-West Line track link to East Coast Integrated Depot
Train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations will be suspended.The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT have scheduled a track connection project for the East-West Line (EWL) to the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID) from 7 to 10 December.
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