Singapore
SGX Group sets record commodity derivatives in November
SGX Group sets record commodity derivatives in November
Commodity derivatives volume jumped 48% YoY to 5.4 million contracts.
MOH seeks public feedback on proposed health information bill
The bill will eliminate the need for repetitive medical tests for patients.
Wing Tai acquires property in Melbourne for $24.7m
The acquisition will not have a material impact on the group’s net asset value.
Singapore emerges as the world’s 11th top city destination in 2023
In Southeast Asia, Singapore ranked first.
Keppel Infrastructure Trust bags $50m revolving loan facility
KIT will pay all outstanding loans under the facility should two events occur.
Decline in EP holders slows demand for private residential homes in 2H23
As of June 2023, EP holders only increased by 10,000, lower than the 25,600 uptick in 2022.
Singapore’s hiring outlook dips for Q12024, bonuses and pay hikes still eyed: survey
Despite tough economic conditions, most firms dangle rewards to attract and retain talent.
Stronger year ahead seen for retail S-REITs on Singapore tourism rebound
Recovery is particularly robust for landlords with a Singapore-focused, suburban portfolio.
British International Investment pours $20m into Valency International
It will fund the Singapore-based firm's expansion in Nigeria.
SG, Senegal ink MOU on carbon credits
The collaboration includes the identification of mutually beneficial carbon credit projects.
Singapore ranks 11th in Top 100 City Destinations for 2023
It is the top city destination in Southeast Asia.
Singapore, Papua New Guinea ink deal for carbon credits collaboration
The deal comes following the memorandum of understanding signed at the COP27.
SG, China roll out initiatives on digital finance, capital markets
The initiatives include a cross-border E-CNY pilot between the two countries.
Gov’t temporarily bans import of poultry from 23 US regions
The 23 regions have reported outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry.
CapitaLand Investment Limited listed anew in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
2023 marked the REIT’s 12th year of inclusion in the index.
Keppel EaaS to install solar panels in 5 Sabana REIT properties in Singapore
Following installation, the REIT will have an overall installed capacity of 7.1 MWp.
Keppel, Greenko founders ink MOU on biogenic carbon-based sustainable fuels production
The partners aim to aggregate at least 1 million tonnes of biogenic carbon dioxide.
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