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Gov't to roll out initiatives enhancing last-mile delivery
Gov't to roll out initiatives enhancing last-mile delivery
An e-guide will be developed to enhance safe practices amongst delivery personnel.
Daiwa House Logistics Trust’s Q1 NPI up 2.7% YoY
NPI rose to $11.1m from $10.8m in Q1 2024.
Frasers Property's net profit soars 147.6% YoY in H1 2025
Revenue also rose, increasing 2.7% YoY.
ST Engineering group revenue climbs 8% in Q1 2025
Group revenue was driven largely by the defense and public security business.
COTD: Singapore ranks among lowest for data centre vacancy
It ranked 10th globally.
Asia Pacific investment volume drops 18% in Q1 2025
The region recorded US$26.4b in total real estate investment during the quarter, down 18% YoY.
Granite Asia secures $250m in backing for Libra credit fund
The commitments were made ahead of the fund’s official launch and include backing from Asian sovereign wealth funds.
Singapore retailers turn to AI amid falling store sales: survey
69% of Singapore retailers believe AI agents will be essential to outpacing competitors within the next year.
ESR Group launches Sunview Hub with Japanese consortium
The facility will span approximately 143,000 square metres and is expected to be one of Singapore’s largest logistics sites.
Job seekers report difficulty with 8% drop in postings: report
Over half of Gen Z globally (55%) say job hunting has become more difficult in the past year.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.44%; Top stock is Venture
Venture is the top stock with a 0.91% increase.
3-storey industrial property at Bukit Batok Street for sale
The sale is at $18m via private treaty.
Singapore top destination for Chinese travellers
Chinese tourists are increasingly seeking more personalised, local experiences.
Metro Holdings’ Asia Green holds 95% occupancy after major tenant change
New tenants include Food Empire Holdings.
Great Eastern see earnings rise 13% YoY in Q1 2025
But total weighted new sales contracted by 34% YoY.
DBS’ net profit fell 2% to S$2.9b in Q1 2025 on higher tax expenses.
Interim dividend is 60 cents per ordinary share.
MAS to establish office for Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership
The office will deploy up to $$647m in concessional capital.
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