News
Total share buyback value down to $344m
Shares worth $22.6m were bought back by their companies in October.
FLT's NPI up 4.7% to $33.81m in Q4
Its aggressive pursuit of acquisitions boosted its financials.
Far East H-REIT's NPI down 2.3% to $24.77m
It's suffering from lower daily rates and occupancy.
OUE Hospitality Trust's NPI up 3.8% to $29.5m
Thanks to income from Crowne Plaza Changi Airport for saving this quarter's figures.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.52%
Expect some good news today.
Chart of the Day: Development charges in September highest since 2007
En bloc sales are boosting development costs.
Daily Briefing: Singapore raises penalties for share-trading case; CACHE, SGREIT have weakest REIT performance
And here are professions losing their shine as the definition of success changes.
More manufacturers positive about business in next six months
14% expect business improvement, whilst 9% do not.
URA to launch public bidding for Fourth Avenue site
Asking price starts at $448m.
Passenger movement in Changi Airport up by 7.5% in September
Passenger traffic from South Asia gave the biggest boost to the figure.
Sembcorp Marine recovers from loss with $2.70m profit
The industry is showing initial signs of recovery.
Singapore total reserves hit $375.33b in September
Foreign currency reserves also rose to $371.73b.
Cache resolves 51 Alps issue outside court
Its trustee will receive a $8.20m lump-sum payment.
Why Singapore is dubbed the best city in the world to work for a startup
A startup technology employee typically earns around $38,000-$59,000.
Daily Briefing: Singapore opens new airport terminal; Sheng Siong challenged by online retailers
And here's why sales of high-rise homes will still grow further.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.06%
Expect some good news today.
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