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LTA restricts foreign taxis to designated pick-up points
LTA restricts foreign taxis to designated pick-up points
Only Singapore-registered taxis can pick up passengers anywhere under the new rules.
CAREIT enters Sydney market as debt fuels $280.1m buy
The newly completed property sits near Macquarie University and will operate under Centurion’s premium EPIISOD brand.
72% of real estate pros get pay rise as median salary hits $158,000
The city-state is leading other major economies, such as the US and UK.
Locals own nearly 90% of SG retail entities as gov't details support schemes
The government is arming them with support like grant to go global.
Singapore captures bulk of Southeast Asia’s fintech funding in 2025
Tracxn attributed this to a shift to more mature platforms, which remained concentrated in the city-state.
Health Information Bill compels providers to share patient data
The new bill is expected to take effect in early 2027.
Cordlife renews cord blood and human tissue banking licences
Conditions were set specifically for its cord blood banking permit.
Keppel REIT hits nearly 77% valid acceptance for preferential offering
Over 180 million units in excess applications were also received.
F&N Treasury issues $125m notes at 2.6% fixed interest
The notes will mature on 20 January 2033 unless redeemed earlier.
Singapore’s manufacturing hits 21.6% of GDP as high-value tech takes lead
The city-state led the region in advanced manufacturing readiness.
Olam ARISE P&L stake sale remains ‘uncertain’ as approvals are pending
The 32.4% stake sale was initially expected to close by the end of last year.
Savills Singapore launches 239-unit Jesselton Courtyard in Penang
The Penang homes feature courtyards and multi-generational layouts.
Singapore port sets 44.66m TEU record as throughput rises 8.6%
Alternative marine volumes climbed to 1.95m tonnes from 1.35m a year earlier, the authority said.
Sim Lian tops Woodlands Drive 17 EC tender at $794 psf ppr record
Parcel could yield about 560 units and sits near Woodlands South MRT and the planned RTS link, agents say.
3 freehold Geylang plots list with $31.0m guide
Six addresses form an L-shaped parcel with dual road frontage; private treaty sale offers vacant possession on completion.
Cost cuts hit 51% of firms as rental, manpower pressures mount
IWG says 54% intend to rely more on co-working networks in 2026 as expenses stay elevated.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.72%; Top stock is Keppel
Keppel is the top stock with a 3.14% increase.
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