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Singapore wage council names new chairman
Singapore wage council names new chairman
The ministry added that it had accepted Seah’s request to relinquish his appointment.
Prime logistics rents climb 6.8% in H1, second‑highest in Asia‑Pacific
Vacancy stood at 10.6%.
VP Bank Singapore names Vincent Koo as chief risk officer
Koo will be responsible for the Singapore branch’s risk, control, and operational functions.
Three Bukit Timah retail units hit market for $18.5m
The units are available individually or as a portfolio.
Ever Glory United files draft prospectus for Hong Kong dual listing
The announcement does not yet constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for securities.
Medi Lifestyle to raise $8.8m via share placement
The placement shares will represent 23.95% of issued capital after completion.
Singapore ranks fourth in Asia’s top workcation cities
The city-state was recognised for its connectivity and digital infrastructure.
ESR appoints Dalmar Sheikh to lead data centre expansion
He takes charge from 1 September 2026.
Keppel REIT sells Tokyo office for $91m, exits asset
The sale price was 28.4% above its 2022 purchase price.
MPA eyes 2027 release of maritime master plan
AI and maritime innovation are key priorities under the plan.
COSCO Shipping liquidates dormant Malaysian unit
This followed the voluntary winding-up announcement made in April.
Perennial Holdings unveils Singapore's first private assisted living project
Assisted living packages start at about $8,000 per month.
Only 16% of Singapore’s wealthy have integrated wealth plans
More than half expect careers beyond conventional exit age.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.16%; Top stock is Sembcorp Industries
Sembcorp Industries is the top stock with a 1.84% increase.
New home sales jump fourfold to 731 units in July
But analysts expect activity to slow temporarily in August.
Singapore retailers face cross-border spending pressure
Groceries, fashion, and casual dining face the greatest exposure as Johor Bahru access changes where consumers shop.
Businesses double agentic AI adoption, but few transform processes: study
Only 10% have rebuilt processes for AI to handle multi-step business tasks.
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