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Singapore and Hong Kong are partners in Chinese firms’ ASEAN push
Singapore and Hong Kong are partners in Chinese firms’ ASEAN push
Chinese companies use Hong Kong to raise capital and manage risk before expanding through Singapore into ASEAN.
AA REIT to buy Perth freehold industrial site for $38.43m
This adds a fully leased freehold asset with a 10-year lease and two renewal options.
Tiffany & Co. brings Blue Box Café to Singapore
Marks the brand's expansion into luxury hospitality.
Singapore pushes back against US biofuel scrutiny
The government maintained local output followed market demand as the US trade probe continues.
Small car COE premiums jump to record $129,000
Demand exceeded available quotas across all five categories.
SC Capital ramps up Japan push with Tokyo hotel deal
It will set up a major revamp as new development remains constrained in the market.
SP offers diploma giving creatives path to boardroom
It builds strategy, business, and AI skills for career growth beyond design.
New citizens, PRs bolster $1.1b prime home sales in H1
They fuelled demand as landed buyers held back.
SGX trims portfolio to sharpen growth strategy
The sale of Scientific Beta redirects resources towards securities, derivatives, and market data.
EDB Founder Programme-backed ventures raise over $2.6b
Over half are operating in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep technology.
Temasek portfolio hits record $518b on Singapore gains, divestments
One-year returns reached 10.5% despite currency headwinds and late-year market volatility.
Singapore workers open to AI but slow to use it daily
Salesforce said poor corporate rollouts are limiting adoption despite low AI scepticism amongst workers.
Dunearn House preview to start on 10 July
The 380-unit District 11 project is the first private residential launch in the Bukit Timah Turf City masterplan.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.51%; Top stock is UOB
UOB is the top stock with a 3.93% increase.
Singapore rejects USTR’s forced-labour import findings
A US trade review leaves local exports facing a possible 12.5% tariff.
MAS proposes PCC model for separate insurance risks in one entity
The move supports captive insurance and alternative risk transfer.
Singapore businesses can withstand disruptions longer than peers: survey
Businesses reported the strongest ability to withstand major disruptions in Proxima survey.
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