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Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.38%; Top stock is Genting Sing
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.38%; Top stock is Genting Sing
Genting Singapore Limited is the top stock but fell 0.73%.
URA names new CEO as Lim Eng Hwee exits role
Deputy CEO Tan Shiao Ling will take over from 1 September.
Nearly half of Singapore vacancies in 2025 driven by new job creation
Long-term unfilled roles fell to 17.1% even as demand stayed strong in key sectors.
IMDA launches bootcamp to drive AI adoption and transform businesses
The scheme aims to help firms build practical use cases and leave with a scaling roadmap.
MAS rolls out AI risk toolkit for financial firms
The framework was built with 24 banks insurers and industry partners to guide safe deployment.
Circular Road shophouse seeks $28m for 999-year asset
The building stands on 1,141 square feet of land.
Singapore exposed as Asian refining margins surge past $25.6
Bunker fuel prices exceeded $1,280 per tonne in early 2026.
Manulife US REIT profit falls as occupancy drops to 67.7%
Property earnings declined 13.7% alongside disposals of Capitol Plaza and Peachtree assets.
CLCT manager takes 2025 fees through Retail Crown vehicle
The payout included 6,783,704 securities for the basic fee.
CBRE markets eight PLUS units at yields of 3.5% and above
The fully leased spaces span 388 to 807 square feet and include F&B provisions.
UOB prices $930m Panda bond at 1.83%
Onshore accounts supplied 78% of participation whilst offshore investors contributed 22%.
MoneyMax names CEO’s son deputy chief operating officer
Promotion forms part of the succession plan.
Yangzijiang Maritime names Sun Jianping CFO after controller resigns
Former chief investment officer takes finance role from 20 March.
Intraco raises $20.05m, US$5.92m in digital paper
Retail tranche adds $410,000.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.69%; Top stock is Sembcorp Ind
Sembcorp Industries is the top stock with a 0.98% increase.
GrabInsure rolls out insurance for SG private-hire vehicle drivers
It offers coverage for booking cancellations and vomits.
UOB prices $933m 3-year Panda bonds at 1.83%
It is one of the lowest coupon and spread for an international issuer excluding Hong Kong.
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