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UOB to issue €1b covered bonds due 2027
UOB to issue €1b covered bonds due 2027
This is the first euro-covered bond in Singapore in two years.
Mapletree to develop Grade A warehouse development in Japan for $550m
It is set to be the largest logistics warehouse space in Kyushu.
Singapore Airlines raises offer price of 10-year bond issue to $500m
It was initially launched at an offer size of $300m.
Market Update: STI closes at near 9-month high
The Straits Times Index extended its gains for a third consecutive day on Tuesday, ending up by 42.85 points or 1.5% at 2,891.63.
OCBC pilots increased green finance framework for SMEs
SMEs will no longer need to develop frameworks prior to applying.
Businesses still in trouble if tourists don't return by 2021: survey
Singapore businesses call on local shoppers for support.
MAS unveils loan grant to help corporates obtain green financing
The grant offers up to $180,000 coverage of expenses.
Keysight, NTU team up on hybrid V2X communications
The results will help realize smart mobility.
COVID-19 ‘dragged down' financial wellness: survey
Around 31% of respondents had issues paying off their housing loans.
Singaporean men spent more than women during Black Friday: survey
Almost half or 49% of Singaporeans are planning to spend more on Black Week.
Market Update: STI climbs on back of strong GDP data
The Straits Times Index climbed, along with its Asian peers, on Monday, up by 35.77 points, or 1.27% at 2,848.78.
Daily Briefing: Malaysia, Japan travellers to serve 14-day SHN upon return; Tech startup Sleek raises $5.37m
And how SG partners with startups to prepare travel, tourism industry for comeback.
Container spot freight rates rise by 4.4% WoW: Jefferies
The Asia-Singapore route marked the highest increase at 10%.
Startup company Quintype nets US$3.4m for Singapore expansion
The company recently completed its Series A investment round.
MAS pilots upgraded RMB funding facility
It will discontinue the current RMB liquidity facility on 23 November.
STB announces SingapoRediscovers vouchers online redemption process
The voucher scheme encourages Singaporeans to support tourism businesses amidst COVID-19.
OCBC Securities, Lion Global Investors to launch SG's first tech-focused ETF
It will give Singapore investors easy access to HKEX-listed tech-themed stocks.
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