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Retail inflows hit $2.62b amidst ‘Tariff Liberation Day’ volatility
Retail inflows hit $2.62b amidst ‘Tariff Liberation Day’ volatility
Traders utilised falling prices to scoop $826m in DBS shares within a single fortnight.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.15%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.28% increase.
Yangzijiang orders 16 vessels to lift total pipeline to 50
Additions lift the pipeline to 2 delivered, 34 firm under construction, and 14 optional vessels, it said.
New LNG bunkering rules force bidders to own bunker vessels
Bidders can no longer simply broker fuel but are now forced to own or charter at least one specialised LNG bunker vessel.
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.
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