Singapore
LTA increases COE quota for November 2023-January 2024 period
The agency will reallocate an additional 1,614 COEs to the quota for the period.
Singapore’s Carolyn Choo and Tracy Ma land on Forbes Asia’s ‘Powerful Businesswomen’ list
The list features 20 successful female leaders across the Asia-Pacific region.
MAS to review the need for new culture provision in corporate governance code
The central bank will tap SGX and the Corporate Governance Advisory Committee for the assessment.
Elite Commercial REIT posts 20.4% YoY higher net property income in 9M23
Despite higher NPI, the REIT’s available DPU fell 25.6% YoY in the same period.
ST Engineering unit bags platform screen door solution contract for Ontario rail line
Under the contract, the company will deliver 360 sets of full-height platform screen doors.
Closure of CPF accounts of foreigners will 'not pose liquidity issues' -- MOM
Approximately 300,000 non-residents will cease participation in the CPF schemes.
Experts cut retail sales growth forecast to 3.0% in 2023
Year-to-date, retail sales have grown 2.9%.
Expert lays out pros and cons of flats in new housing estates
The new housing estates include Pearl Hill and Marina South, amongst others.
Does Singapore have enough EV charging infrastructure?
Globally, the sharing ratio is 9.6.
Manulife Singapore targets rapidly growing high-net-worth market
New data suggests young beats old in appetite for investments.
OUE Healthcare poised to capture foreign patient demand for specialist care services
The healthcare group recently partnered with three medical specialist groups including two leading respiratory and cardiothoracic surgery specialist practices.
DBS net profit up 18%; 48 cents interim dividend announced
Citi Taiwan contributed S$10b in loans.
Singapore cap rates remain flat in Q3
The gross yield of commercial properties in Singapore ranges from 3.00%-6.25%.
MAS and Bank Indonesia extend bilateral financial arrangement until 2024
The agreement between both central banks was extended to 2 November 2024.
20% of Singapore’s motor insurance claims are fraudulent – GIA
One of the biggest insurance frauds in Singapore falsely claimed about S$1.6m.
What you need to know about Singapore's proposed investment management regime
The regime will apply to local and foreign investors.
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