Singapore
JTC opens 2 new A*STAR facilities in Jurong Innovation District
JTC opens 2 new A*STAR facilities in Jurong Innovation District
The research institutes are situated at CleanTech Park’s CT2B and CT3.
SG launches cybersecurity training programme
In support, SG will extend its $30m cyber capacity-building commitment to 2026.
CSA taps Microsoft, Google to strengthen national cybersecurity
The parties will facilitate cyber threat intelligence sharing amongst others.
CSA launches ‘handbook’ to guide SMEs on cloud cybersecurity risks
It provides steps to fight cyber attacks and cloud-based role training.
HDB to redevelop Tanglin Halt estate
The redevelopment will introduce 5,500 new flats.
Marina Bay Sands adjusted property EBITDA up 30.1% to $491m in Q3
This is on the back of the recovery in travel and tourism spending.
Singapore to launch Southeast Asia’s 1st floating, stacked energy storage system
It will start operations in the first quarter of 2024.
MPA calls for proposals on the adoption of electric harbour craft in SG
Submission of proposals is open until 19 December 2023.
3 factors why Singaporeans are drawn to UK properties
A global tourism adviser named London as the world’s best city, making it more attractive to buyers worldwide.
Experts forecast a starting price of $550,000 for 4-room flats in Tanglin Halt development
The development is likely to adopt a prime location public housing (PLH) model.
Unit sales of tech and durables market drop 3% YoY in 1H23
Across subsegments, IT recorded the biggest drop in value in USD terms, falling -8%.
Keppel reports 5% YoY higher revenue of $5.3b in 9M23
The company attributed its better performance to strong earnings growth for its 3 segments.
Manulife US REIT renews lease with 4th largest tenant
Kilpatrick Townsend extended its lease at 1110 Peachtree, Atlanta, to 2030.
Data centre S-REITs take the spotlight as investors ride AI wave
There are two REITs with substantial data centre assets in Singapore.
How Singaporeans' consideration of Deliveroo and Gojek services changed following tie-up
The partners began offering discounted rides and food to its users on 1 August.
Record building completion to soften office rents in 2024
Savills expects rents to soften from -2% YoY to -3% YoY.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.18%; Venture is top stock
Venture is most active stock, trading 0.09%.
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