News
Resident unemployment rate dips to 3.2% in September
Resident unemployment rate dips to 3.2% in September
But employment is still declining no thanks to less marine and construction Work Permit Holders.
ThaiBev confirms interest in bid for 25% stake in SABECO
It has until 17 December 2017 to register its bid.
Private condo rentals dip 1.2% in November
The rental volume also slipped 0.3% to 3,977 units this year.
Singapore launches 15 sites in 1H2018 GLS programme
These can yield up to 8,045 residential units and 63,960 sqm of commercial space.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.15%
Investors are urged to take caution today.
Chart of the Day: IT firms succeed in going digital with marketing
44.1% reported progress in their digital transformation through marketing.
Daily Briefing: China's HNA to buy CWT shares from "dissenting shareholders"; GIC raises Silicon Valley startup's value to US$1.75b
And here are two firms that had large ups and downs in Q4.
CRCT's Rock Square deal to drive more acquisitions soon
It can also afford another acquisition worth $250m in 2018 after selling CapitaMall Anzhen.
Here's what you need to know about Keppel's untapped 1.7m sqft landbank
Net margin from its Singapore portfolio is the highest at 35%.
Services recovery to turn around labour market: BofAML
This is expected to boost wage growth.
Retail sales slip 0.1% in October
Total retail sales hit $3.6b, almost similar to last year's.
I, chatbot: SIA unveils 'Kris' for customer service
SIA will launch it on its website after a beta on Facebook.
Condo resale volume surges 129.4% to 1,475 units in November
Prices also rose 6.2% YoY.
IT workers can expect a 6.8% raise next year
But only 15% are likely to be chosen for the increases.
HDB unveils tender for executive condo at Sumang Walk
It can yield up to 820 residential units.
16% of bosses on the hunt for new employees
This raises the net employment outlook to +11%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.05%
Expect more gains today.
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