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Singapore leads FinTech SEA funding in 3Q23
Singapore leads FinTech SEA funding in 3Q23
The city accounted for 70% of funding in the quarter.
2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets
Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.
Asian countries must ‘insulate’ overall relations from issues: Singapore PM
PM Lee said countries must cooperate pragmatically for mutual benefit.
Experts suggest 3 strategies to capture Singapore’s ‘e-window shoppers’
Retailers are advised to use chatbots, provide try-on tools, and show inventory to make online shopping more convenient.
Cost-of-Living support package to boost retail sales
For 2023, UOB expects retail sales to grow by 3.5%
Structural nuances determine stamp duty for fractional property investments: MOF
Buyers directly acquiring residential properties usually have to pay up to 6% stamp duty.
SGX makes changes to its board
One of the newest appointees is a former UK lawmaker.
SIIC Environment inks upgrading and expansion for 50,000-tonne project
Two of the projects will extend their concession period.
BIS and central bank partners launches Project Mandala
It explores protocols for cross-border transaction regulation.
Best World Limited to SGX: Dividends were undeclared due to uncertain China revenue
It clarified that it paid out more than $121m in dividends from 2004 to 2009.
Retail sales climb 4.0% YoY in August
Month-on-month, sales improved by 1.7%.
Noontalk’s EGM to be held for proposed adoption of share purchase mandate
It will be conducted on 23 October 2023 at 11 a.m.
F&B sales growth picks up to 8.6% in August
In July, F&B sales grew 6.6% YoY.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.24%; City Developments Limited is top stock
City Developments Limited grew 1.56%.
What are the 3 factors that steered SG markets in 3Q23?
In 3Q23, the STI generated a 2.1% total return.
Number of resold million-dollar HDB flats drop 22% MoM in September
The top HDB resale flat in September was an Executive Room in Bishan St. 24.
October BTO exercise: Which project will see the biggest demand?
Experts expect a higher number of applicants for the October BTO exercise.
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