News
Singapore alternative AUM grew 16.9% in 2016-2017
Singapore alternative AUM grew 16.9% in 2016-2017
Venture capital and private equity bolstered growth.
Small CAR COE premium plunges to $25,000
This represents its weakest showing in eight years.
HDB resale prices down 0.3% in June
Consequently, resale volume grew 13.4% to 1,988 units.
7,800 jobs added to fintech and financial services sector in 2016-2017: MAS
Growth was driven by the insurance and fund management industries.
Daily Briefing: MAS chief says 'dire' consequences loom if trade war escalates; Seletar Airport's new $80m terminal to operate by late 2018
And here’s why CCT's distribution per unit fell 11.7%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.28%
The local bourse could get off to a muted start today.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's foreign reserves grew by $8.5b in 2017
The gains were boosted by $22.3b of investment gains.
SGX Healthcare Index rose 6% in 2018
Amongst top performers were Top Glove, Tianjin Zhong Xin Pharmaceutical, Haw Par, and IHH Healthcare.
Private home prices up 9.1%
Housing loans climbed 34% YoY.
12 Paya Lebar Square units up for sale
The units are in the property’s 8th floor and have a floor area of 8,503 sqft.
Can M1 survive telco wars with its fixed and IoT revenue?
Fixed and IoT revenues are expected to double their contribution from 12% currently to 24% by 2020.
Singapore economy to grow 2.5-3.5% amidst trade frictions: MAS
Managing director Ravi Menon said Singapore risks being hit by inflation and protectionism.
ShareBikeSG exits Singapore
The startup called it quits days before a new licensing scheme for bicycle-sharing.
Horizon Towers up for sale at $1.1b
Owners are attempting to sell the property again after being halted 11 years ago.
Singapore IPO proceeds plummeted 20% to US$408m
Small-cap listings dominated the market amidst uncertainty and trade tensions.
Sheng Siong could open more than 6 stores in 2018
If its bids for 2 stores in Bukit Batok and Sumang Lane win, its store count could grow to more than 50.
Singtel hit by islandwide broadband outage on Wednesday morning
Singtel announced at 10:55 am that they have restored internet access for all users.
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