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Singapore to impose SAF levy on all air transport starting October
Singapore to impose SAF levy on all air transport starting October
It aims to support a national target of a 1% SAF blend for departing flights in 2026.
Stable JC&C profit seen in 2025 as non-Astra gains balance weaker Astra
Translation gains and portfolio strength underpin earnings outlook
More than six in ten business leaders optimistic about APEC's economy: Deloitte
This is despite 59% saying they see geopolitical instability as risks to growth now.
Boustead profit drops 3% in H1 amidst margin pressures
Its net profit was impacted by lower margins despite a stable dividend.
Grab eyes up to $410m investment for remote driving expansion
With an initial $60m investment, it will acquire a minority stake in Vay Technology.
Franklin Templeton launches Singapore’s first tokenised fund
The fund leverages blockchain technology to enable fractional ownership, lowering the minimum investment to just US$20.
Fashion, gaming and beauty lead Singapore exports via PayPal
Gaming led monthly volume with around 1.7 million transactions.
Singapore cements wealth hub status with $92b digital payments: report
The firm noted that Singapore is home to approximately 242,400 millionaires, placing it fourth globally.
Coliwoo expands co-living footprint as Singapore’s foreign population grows
Its hotel and serviced apartment-based properties offer stays as short as a night or week.
COTD: Auction listings jump 10% QoQ in Q3
The increase was driven by 85 mortgagee sale listings.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.09%; Top stock is Genting Singapore Limited
Genting Singapore Limited is the top stock with a 3.36% increase.
About 42% of business leaders in Southeast Asia plan M&A deals in next year: study
Companies in the region may deploy aggressive capital for market share, Deloitte found.
iX Biopharma accelerates WaferiX portfolio commercialisation with Orion Labs deal
iX will commercialise its WaferiX drug delivery using Orion’s healthcare network in the county.
Savills names new APAC Capital Markets executive managing director
Neil Brookes will link Savills’ regional capital markets with the group’s global network.
Joo Chiat Road commercial property up for sale for $5.25m
The ground floor shop unit has a strata floor area of 120 square metres.
Soon Hock Property announces Kaki Bukit property disposal
It granted Bright Oasis an option to purchase the site for $1.5m.
UMS Integration net profit rises to $30m in 9M on strong semiconductor sales
Sales in chips and semiconductor systems grew by 7% and a stable 1% YoY, respectively.
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