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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.29%; Top stock is DFI Retail
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.29%; Top stock is DFI Retail
DFI Retail is the top stock with a 3.42% increase.
Thakral Corporation launches $150m multicurrency MTN programme
The programme allows Thakral to issue medium term notes in multiple currencies up to principal amount.
Energy ffficiency index falls to 49, signalling gains despite higher emissions
Emissions climbed to 616 million tonnes in 2021 from 440 million tonnes in 2000.
Khor Poh Hwa appointed chairman of Keppel Infrastructure Trust
He succeeds Daniel Ee, who is retiring after the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Job postings fall 4.5% to five-year low in February
Demand remains high in ‘pharmacy’ and 'sports'.
Retail investors pump $300m into S‑REITs despite March index drop
iEdge S‑REIT Index falls 7% in March, with only Suntec and Acrophyte posting positive gains.
STI outperforms global indices with 5.6% total return in Q1
Share buybacks reached $560M in the quarter.
Parliament to assess energy costs, supply risks from Middle East conflict
Three ministers will deliver statements on the situation’s impact.
Singapore launches C3T to accelerate climate competitiveness transition
The Government and industry will align transition planning and sustainability coordination structure.
F&B sales rebound 5.5% in February
The increase follows a 3.2% dip in January.
HDB resale prices up 1.4% YoY as transaction volumes rebound in March
Over 2,000 flats were sold in March with 145 million-dollar transactions, led by Toa Payoh and Bukit Merah.
February retail sales jump 8.3% on CNY timing boost
Total sales value was estimated at $4.2b in the month.
Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability
Product enhancements respond to specific demographic shifts in long-term care.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.5%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the top stock with a 3.13% increase.
STI eyes 5,040 peak with oil prices driving markets: DBS
Higher prices support bank margins but weigh on REITs and transport.
Frasers Hospitality to open 18 serviced residences in Asia by 2028
The expansion is anchored by a new flagship Fraser Suites in Bangkok.
Singapore limits passengers to two power banks per flight
The new CAAS rule will take effect starting 15 April.
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