Singapore
SG’s modern grocery sales inches up amidst travel outflow
SG’s modern grocery sales inches up amidst travel outflow
DBS believes the sector could reach $6.8b by the end of the year.
Samko Timber subsidiary sells factory for $8.9m
The purchase conditions will be done in two instalments.
GIC, CPP Investments, and Equinix form joint venture to raise US$15b
GIC will hold a 37.5% equity stake in the JV.
Fullerton sells 115,100 units in CapitaLand Ascendas REIT
The divestment will reduce its stake in the REIT to 17.99%.
NIO reports an 11.6% YoY rise in vehicle deliveries for Q3
The Q3 deliveries mark a quarterly record.
Venture Corporation taps Wong Chee Kong as new Group CEO
He will begin his duties on 1 November.
Azalea co-investment and growth funds surpass US$200m target at close
It drew a range of investors.
PUB issues $325m green notes at 2.502% fixed rate
The notes are due 2031.
Singapore commits $120m to advance AI use in scientific research
The investment is stipulated under Smart Nation 2.0.
Money woes break hearts for 1 in 4 couples
Many Singaporeans find it hard to open up about money matters, according to MoneySmart.
ISCA, COC launches new anti-money laundering initiatives for charities
The two will be subsidising services to enhance anti-AML/CFT capabilities.
ANZ joins Singapore’s Project Guardian
The bank will explore blockchain interoperability to exchange tokenised real-world assets.
Commercial shophouse with F&B approval for sale at $12.38m
It has a land area of 1,302 sq ft with a gross floor area of 2,476 sq ft.
More S’poreans to have medical subsidies from revised income criteria
The monthly PCHI threshold for each tier will be raised ranging from $100 to $800.
City Developments kicks off Norwood Grand preview on October 4
Official sales bookings for the project will begin on 19 October.
HomesToLife prices IPO on Nasdaq at $4.00 per share
The offer will close on 2 October.
Sembcorp Cogen settles with Hin Leong founder Lim for US$50.9m
It will lodge a claim with the bankruptcy trustees of the Lims after the settlement approval.
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