Singapore
Olam Group receives non-binding offer from SALIC for Olam Agri stake
Olam Group receives non-binding offer from SALIC for Olam Agri stake
The company stressed that it is still discussing the potential sale.
Denso revenue down 1.1% in half year results as vehicle sales in Asia slows
The group is also impacted by the suspended operations of Japanese customers.
Office floor at Wisma Atria sells for $16.1m
The space is approved for medical use.
Hongkong Land targets $10b in asset recycling amidst strategic shift
This strategy could reduce the company’s earnings volatility over time.
Landed home sales struggle in Q3 as buyers hesitate on purchases
Sales fell 3.7% QoQ to 414.
COTD: Auction listings drop 25.2% QoQ in Q3
Mortgagee and owner sale listings were nearly equal.
Income-Allianz failed merger shows popular opinion is king
The deal faced backlash from Singaporeans who thought it betrayed Income’s social mission.
China Duty Free opens second boutique at Changi Aiport
This marks the second luxury store operated by CDFG.
Yongmao Holdings expects low net profit for H1 2025
This is due to higher freight charges from higher rates.
Tianjin Pharma posts 11 % net profit rise in Q3 2024
The group’s Chinese medicine segment primarily drove revenue, which contributed $807.8m.
Micro-Mechanics Holdings' net profit climb 14% YoY in Q1 FY25
Revenue rose by 2.5% YoY to $16.2m.
First REIT's net property income drops 6.0% YoY in 9M 2024
The REIT attributed the decline to the yen and rupiah's depreciation against SGD.
SG, WTO ink MoU to establish secondment programme for gov't officials
Each secondee will be accompanied by a national officer from a least-developed country.
Residential owner listings drop to 24 in Q3
Of the total, 14 were non-landed and 10 were landed homes.
Temasek Polytechnic and ASME launch roadmap to boost SME sustainability efforts
The roadmap includes surveys and research for sustainable business practices.
Manufacturing firms expect improved business environment from October to March 2025
The transport engineering cluster was the most optimistic.
Attika Group to raise $4.6m in Catalist IPO
It will list its shares at $0.22 apiece.
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