Singapore
Is the cooling measure to blame for the decline in HDB resale volume?
HDB resale volume fell 14.9% MoM in September.
Experts predict continued Fed rate cuts to boost REITs until 2026
REITs have rally potential and could catch up with global peers due to attractive yield spreads.
Sembcorp Solar to upskill Singapore's solar industry
It will collaborate with SkillsFuture Singapore for three years.
Piccadilly Galleria hits market for $75m
EOI exercise for the asset to close on 12 November.
Silverlake Axis public float falls below 10%
The acquisition of 139,300 shares caused the fall in public float.
Dasin Retail Trust board faces opposition on China leadership changes
The minority wants to retain Zhang Zhongming as an executive director.
Payment delays among Singapore companies drop to 3-year low
Slow payments fell to 44.0% in Q3 2024.
M1 and Switch launch iPhone 16 with bundled data plans in Singapore
The promo will be first offered at Switch stores at Clementi Mall, Lot One, and West Mall.
Ramp-and-dump suspect extradited to Hong Kong after Singapore arrest
The suspect will face a securities fraud charge.
Metech enters $3m interest-free loan agreement with unit general manager
The loan will be used for business diversification and general corporate and working capital purposes.
ISCA launches guide on sustainability reporting for listed and non-listed firms
Companies must comply with ISSB standards for sustainability reports.
Most expats in Singapore unaffected by tighter salary rules
The city-state is tweaking the balance in favour of locals by hiking aliens’ wage thresholds.
COTD: Singapore leads tech startup funding in Southeast Asia
In 9M 2024, Singapore contributed 62% of the total $2.3b funding.
Singapore Institute of Technology’s Punggol campus is an eco-tech wonder
The borderless campus features an abundant space for engagement and interaction.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.28%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 5.53% increase.
Qian Hu Executive Chairman takes a bow
CEO Yap Kok Cheng will take on the additional role starting next year.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia