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URA awards Bedok Rise site to Bellis Residential
URA awards Bedok Rise site to Bellis Residential
It is a residential site with a gross floor area of 32,470 sq. m.
Industrial building lists for $13m in Tampines
It has a gross floor area of 70,859 sq. ft., a warehouse, and ancillary office spaces, CBRE said.
Singapore cracks global top 10 tech city ranking
Stability and infrastructure draw deep talent pools, solidifying the city's top 10 status.
The FTSE ST Industrials Index gains 36% as sector rerates
Hong Leong Asia was the top performer, gaining 141% year to date and attracting $53m in institutional inflows.
The Ministry of Finance opens Budget 2026 consultation as feedback begins
They seek views across several broad themes that include strengthening the economy through entrepreneurship.
City Developments Limited acquires London hotel for $479.9m
The property recorded occupancy of more than 97% for the nine months to September.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.24%; Top stock is UOL
UOL is the top stock with a 2.97% increase.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.32%; Top stock is DFIRG USD
DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 4.86% increase.
Insurers in Singapore show more anxiety to threats than global average: study
They are concerned with rising cybercrimes, AI risks, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
MAS expands Ripple’s scope of payment activities in Singapore
Ripple uses digital payment tokens to offer end-to-end payment solutions.
IMDA launches second call to allocate 200MW data centre capacity
The new call sets efficiency and green-energy conditions for applicants.
Sanli raises $10m with 38-million share placement
The net proceeds will support execution of project pipelines.
Private housing supply in GLS programme to reach 9,185 units in H1 2026
The nine confirmed and 12 reserve sites are expected to yield 209,150 sq. m. of commercial space and 970 hotel rooms.
UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme
The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.
Singapore’s life insurance market is set to grow as premiums rise to 2030
GlobalData linked the growth outlook to Singapore’s rapidly ageing population.
Singapore job postings soften in October as ads remain above pre-Covid levels
Mentions of remote work rose modestly to 8.2% of postings from 7.7% a year earlier.
F&B operators drive retail leasing as 2026 demand strengthens
Prime retail rents are forecast to grow 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026 in Orchard Road and the suburbs.
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