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Condo rents up by almost 3% MoM in May
This marked an increase for the 17th consecutive month.
Far East Orchard to develop housing for university students in UK
The 690-bed student housing is seen to be completed by 2027.
Purpose-driven jobs top pick for career-seeking Gen Zs
Almost 40% of youths ranked meaningful work as the top factor in career choice.
Singtel’s subsidiary Optus to directly oversee its own enterprise division
The move is part of Singtel’s plan to decentralise its organisational structure.
Rising jet fuel costs, inflation offset SIA’s strong revenue
Brent price is at $174 (US$125) per barrel of crude oil.
What are the pros and cons of the proposed privatisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust?
Frasers Property Ltd (FPL) is planning to acquire all of FHT’s stapled units for $0.70/unit.
Chart of the Day: Which region contributed the most to condo resale volume in May
Volume increased by 1.6% last month.
Condo resale: There's a kind of hush all over June
School holidays could also affect the resale market.
Market update: STI down by 0.91%
SGX had the most gains.
SGX ‘improves’ as SDAV up by 18% in May: RHB
Its derivatives daily average volume rose by 13%.
Condo resale price climbs 0.3% MoM in May
Year-on-year, condo resale price was up by 8.4%.
Standalone island of shophouses at Club Street sells for $25.9m
It was sold as a portfolio to ABR Holdings Limited.
UK, Singapore sign 3 MOUs for cybersecurity, digital trade, digital identity verification
The deals will impact global supply chains and enhance cybersecurity.
SG, China ink MOUs on digital economy and green development
The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the WTO 12th Ministerial Conference.
Sembcorp Marine granted $200m contract to build vessel for Brazilian Navy
The vessel will be built for scientific research deployment in the Antarctic.
UK-Singapore’s digital economy deal to promote safe e-payments, trusted data
The agreement will improve online consumer protection.
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