Singapore
First REIT DPU down 3.2% in Q1
First REIT DPU down 3.2% in Q1
Foreign exchange rates and interest rates impacted First REIT’s financials in the first quarter of 2024.
LEAP Commerce lands two wins at SBR National Business Awards 2024
Despite having a limited media budget, the e-commerce enabler managed to strategically establish an impressive online brand presence for two massive brands in a saturated beauty e-commerce market.
Fluence Corporation earns win at SBR International Business Awards 2024
Its PS3 wastewater treatment plant is noteworthy for its small footprint, low energy consumption, and strict adherence to international discharge effluence requirements.
Stamcorp International crowned Metals & Mining winner at SBR National Business Awards 2024
It has become the world’s largest scrap metal trader by container volume.
Endress+Hauser wins SBR International Business Awards 2024 for Manufacturing Technology
Its Memosens 2.0 significantly improved the process of liquid analysis, building upon the company’s previous technology.
3 takeaways from the rapid trigger of Zion Road B tender
Experts expect 2-4 bids and a top bid price of $1,150-$1,380 psf ppr.
2 in 3 Gen Z firms on remote work requirement
The sentiment extends across all age groups.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.47%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 1.614% increase.
Singapore strikes a balance in logistics supply per capita, trade: report
The capital value of warehouses is still one of the highest in the region.
SGX RegCo aims to expedite shareholder-requisitioned meetings
The public can submit their feedback on the proposal until 23 May.
ESR-Logos REIT's NPI drops 10.8% post non-core asset divestments
Gross revenue also dropped 8.9% in 1Q24.
Citi names Amit Dhawan as head of CCB Singapore
Dhawan has been head of emerging corporates for Asia since 2017.
SGH and NNI study reveals connection between scoliosis and brainstem
Around 3% of adolescents in Singapore have scoliosis.
Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS
Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.
LHN unit divests 20% stake in Coliwoo (TK)
The unit sold 20,000 shares for $20,000.
NDCS and NYP ink MoU to boost digital dentistry
The partnership offers internships and learning journeys on CAD/CAM and dentofacial imaging.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
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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
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