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New private home sales crashes by 64% MoM in June
New private home sales crashes by 64% MoM in June
Analysts say this is the lowest since May 2020.
Exports growth moderates to 9.0% in June
In May, non-oil domestic exports grew by 12%.
Singapore Airlines Group sees 13.7% increase in passengers in June
With increased passenger volume, SIA is expected to clock in a net profit of $180m-$350m in 1QFY23.
MAS’s framework for loss-sharing for bank scam victims “taking longer than expected”
Singapore’s financial regulator expects to publish the draft framework in the coming months.
Tourism, revenge spending boost May retail sales
Sales of clothing and footwear posted strong growths.
Grade A office rents to grow around 3%-5% for 2022
Return-to-office momentum to drive higher demand for offices.
The Asian Export Awards 2022 is now accepting nominations
Submission of entries is open until 30 September 2022.
Nominations for SBR’s Made in Singapore & Designed in Singapore Awards 2022 are now open
Deadline for submission of entries is on 30 September 2022.
Prime logistics posts highest rental growth amongst industrial segments in Q2
Rents for the segment rose 7.0% YoY and 2.7% QoQ.
Chart of the day: 45% of S’poreans worry about increasing healthcare costs
Singaporeans are less worried about the cost of education increasing.
Market update: STI up 0.25%
Genting Singapore is leading the index.
Hongkong Land’s emission reduction targets get SBTi approval
It is the fourth real estate company in Hong Kong that secured approval.
SG and ADB partner up to boost investment, financing innovation in APAC
It focuses on technologies and financing skills from Singapore and the bank.
SG’s international visitor arrivals sees 12-fold boost in H122
The country welcomed 1.5 million visitors from January to June.
JC&C offers to takeover Cycle & Carriage Bintang
The company currently holds 89.994% of CCB's issued shares.
MAS renews bilateral currency swap arrangement with People’s Bank of China
The arrangement will be renewed for five more years.
Philippines’ Emperador lists on SGX main board
It aims to generate 50% of its sales from outside the Philippines by 2025.
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