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CDL Hospitality, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels enter lease deal for Auckland hotel
CDL Hospitality, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels enter lease deal for Auckland hotel
Under the 50-year lease deal, they will operate the 453-room Grand Millennium Auckland that is set to open end-2025.
Keppel, JTC sign MoU to develop low-carbon energy systems
The agreement covers infrastructure projects on Jurong Island.
Cathay Pacific posts October traffic growth on strong holiday demand
Passenger and cargo volumes rose sharply during the month.
Wee Hur Holdings issues $30m notes due 2030
The notes are expected to mature in December 2025 and will be consolidated with the firm’s existing $175m.
Capitaland to shape retail strategy for Johor Bahru’s Coronation Square Mall
The partnership extends CLI’s ecosystem strengths to the flagship JS–SEZ development.
Ransomware attacks on Singapore organisations spike after major events
96% of organisations say their plans can detect vulnerabilities in identity systems.
AI Singapore launches Qwen SEA LION v4
Quantised 4-bit and 8-bit versions are also available.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.62%; Top stock is JMH USD
JMH USD is the top stock with a 8.71% increase.
Orchard Road retail rents rise in 2025 as prime occupancy stays high
It noted a return to modest growth after several years of flat rents, driven by more than 98% prime occupancy in Tier-1 malls.
Core inflation rises to 1.2% in October
MAS core Inflation is projected to average around 0.5% in 2025.
Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders
The minimum eligible transaction is S$100 or as offered by an eligible merchant.
ST Engineering to deliver advanced SAR satellite
The sub-metre imaging resolution will boost disaster response and security capabilities.
3 major suppliers tapped to launch methanol bunkering in 2026
Global Energy, Golden Island, PetroChina secured five-year supply permits.
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers
In-app calls will not incur International Direct Dialling (IDD) charges.
1 in 3 Singaporeans willing to pay for assured 5G performance
The city-state is amongst first markets using network slicing for premium connectivity.
Shophouse with backlane in Joo Chiat up for sale at $14.5m
The 4,700-square-foot shophouse could accommodate a floor extension in its backlane strip.
Far East Orchard targets $3b core AUM by 2030 under new strategy
The group will scale its lodging platform, targeting 110,000 rooms and beds.
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