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MAS expands Ripple’s scope of payment activities in Singapore
MAS expands Ripple’s scope of payment activities in Singapore
Ripple uses digital payment tokens to offer end-to-end payment solutions.
IMDA launches second call to allocate 200MW data centre capacity
The new call sets efficiency and green-energy conditions for applicants.
Sanli raises $10m with 38-million share placement
The net proceeds will support execution of project pipelines.
Private housing supply in GLS programme to reach 9,185 units in H1 2026
The nine confirmed and 12 reserve sites are expected to yield 209,150 sq. m. of commercial space and 970 hotel rooms.
UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme
The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.
Singapore’s life insurance market is set to grow as premiums rise to 2030
GlobalData linked the growth outlook to Singapore’s rapidly ageing population.
Singapore job postings soften in October as ads remain above pre-Covid levels
Mentions of remote work rose modestly to 8.2% of postings from 7.7% a year earlier.
F&B operators drive retail leasing as 2026 demand strengthens
Prime retail rents are forecast to grow 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026 in Orchard Road and the suburbs.
Travellers failing to declare goods surge to 23,742 cases
Common breaches involved commercial goods such as renovation materials and machinery parts, apparel and accessories.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.15%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.47% increase.
OCBC to enable scan and pay on all China merchant QRs by Q1 2026
By then, OCBC app users can pay via Alipay, Weixin Pay, and UnionPay.
Peninsula Plaza launches sale of 999-year retail units
The units were offered through EOI.
Sports Hub rebrands as The Kallang, adds recreational venues
The precinct will offer new food and beverage concepts, a sheltered padel court, amongst others, before its completion in 2028.
Centurion invests $5.1m in Perth student accommodation development
Stirling Highway will offer 472 beds and is set for completion in 2027.
Seatrium Energy initiates arbitration against Maersk Offshore
This followed Maersk Offshore’s announcement to leave its contract amidst Seatrium’s delivery of vessel for Empire Wind 1.
Addvalue secures $3.64m in space orders, lifts order book to $24.96m
New IDRS terminal contracts were awarded by two existing clients.
Manulife US REIT plans to divest three properties to raise $453m
This forms part of its Growth and Value Up Plan.
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