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Singapore fuels branded home surge with outbound resort capital
Singapore fuels branded home surge with outbound resort capital
The report highlighted Asia Pacific now accounts for 40% of the global branded residence pipeline.
FairPrice Group, Google Cloud partner to launch AI-powered shopping, workplace tools
Shoppers can now use smart carts equipped with multimodal AI assistants.
Business receipts up 6.6% YoY in Q2
Quarter on quarter, it grew 3.7%.
COTD: Luxury homes transaction value climbs to $1.37b
The average price per unit rose to $9.8m from $9.6m.
Seatrium to upgrade FLNG vessel for Golar Hilli
This involves technical modifications for the ship’s redeployment.
Postpone privatisation scheme meeting, SIAS urges
SIAS noted that shareholders received two WhatsApp messages from Singapore Paincare executives.
China’s JD.Com property arm, Partners Group, EZA Hill eye $1b Singapore REIT
It could list on the Singapore Exchange as early as next year.
Singapore doubles CareShield Life payout growth rate to 4% yearly
From 2030, monthly payouts for claimants will be US$628 (S$806).
CapitaLand Ascott REIT signs asset management deal for three Japan properties
The properties are Splendide Namba West, Pregio Esaka South, and Pre De Court Nishikyogoku.
Tan Chong swings to profit with $1.9m net income
An interim dividend of $0.0033 per ordinary share was declared.
CapitaLand Commercial C-REIT gets approval for Shanghai listing
The listing is expected in Q4 2025.
Gov’t to launch unit pricing programme at major supermarket chains
The initiative aims to enhance price transparency.
Two Addvalue Technologies independent directors resign
The company said the move came as a “surprise” to its board.
ISOTeam’s profit falls 37.1% YoY in H2
The company plans to maintain its final dividend at $0.08.
Geo Energy to acquire 51% stake in two Indonesian shipping firms
The group said it will complement its integrated infrastructure activities.
Creative Technology divests Super X-Fi asset for $6.4m
Upon completion of the sale, the company will see a net gain of $3.8m.
SMU Academy selected to deliver IVAS’ valuer programme
It will launch in Singaporein January 2026.
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