Singapore
Olam's ofi obtains a $425.6m samurai loan
Olam's ofi obtains a $425.6m samurai loan
The facility consists of a three-year tranche.
Olam Group Limited's unit, olam food ingredients (ofi), obtained a JPY46.5b ($425.6m) medium-term samurai loan facility.
Sembcorp acquires 30% stake in Senoko Energy
The acquisition is subject to approval.
S Pass and EP holders decline in Q2
Tougher policies attributed to decline.
David Loh raises stake in Centurion to 58.57%
Loh has acquired 300,000 new shares for $0.74 each.
CIX names new CEO and chair board to lead next phase of growth
Choo and O'Neill will assume roles on 21 October and 1 November, respectively.
Q&M unit temporarily halts lab operations as licence expires
The company must apply for a new license to continue its operations.
COTD: Singapore rises as key APAC living sector investment hub in 2024
Investors are looking into Singapore’s co-living and student housing markets.
New home sales in 2024 may hit lowest level since 2008
Year-to-date home sales volume is 48.6% YoY lower.
Singapore’s most notable architecture professionals under 40 of 2024
This year's list includes four Green Mark Accredited Professionals (GMAP).
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.62%; Top stock is DFIRG USD
DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 3.87% increase.
CHIEF programme to train 1,000 in philanthropy by 2028
It has $15m in funding from Temasek Trust and Philanthropy Asia Alliance.
Tokenize secures investment for Titan Chain from Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands has officially become the largest validator for Titan Chain.
S’pore enhances transport infrastructures for PWDs
In July, 1,700 buses were equipped with two wheelchair bays.
TIE lays out new plans to employ 4,500 PWDs by 2030
Resident employment rate of PWDs increased steadily from 28.2% to 32.7%.
Health Sciences Authority names new CEO
Raymond Chua Swee Boon will succeed Mimi Choong May Ling in the role.
Foreign professionals and students drive housing demand in Singapore
More expats are turning to co-living options.
SGX clarifies CEO Loh Boon Chye’s pay remains unchanged in FY2024
His fixed pay, however, slightly rose from $1,210,333 to $1,210,564.
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