News
Mega sales drive 30% surge in brand transactions
Mega sales drive 30% surge in brand transactions
Mega sales and digital content shape consumer engagement.
Support for bans on plastic items strong across various age groups
Most (53%) support banning drinking straws,
Industrial dealmaking and leasing activity slows in Q1: report
Rents, prices to rise 3% to 5% this year.
2 in 5 Singaporeans wouldn’t accept a job without time, location flexibility: report
Workers in the city-state crave the flexibility to manage work alongside their lives.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.41%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock despite a 6.427% decrease.
ComfortDelGro taps DBS to accelerate UK green bus shift
The transportation company purchased 135 electric buses with the green loan.
SMF, IGP&I ink deal on marine liability education
The agreement establishes a framework to enhance education and develop talent in the maritime industry.
3 in 5 novice nurses struggle with higher-complexity procedures
More than 40% were overwhelmed by ethical issues surrounding patient care responsibilities.
EGH Campus in Bedok North to offer services before 2030 completion
Services, such as teleconsulting and remote monitoring, are expected to start by 2026.
ISEC Healthcare’s net profit dips 6% to $3.18m in Q1
Administrative expenses grew due to increased business activities under specialised health services.
Soup Holdings disclosed food safety regulations violation and receipt of intended summons
The company has contract pest control for regular inspections
Jebsen & Jessen acquires GMA Garnet
It strengthens Jebsen & Jessen's global market position and supports GMA's growth plans.
Marina Bay Sands earnings jump 51.1% in 1Q24
The integrated resort also recorded higher net revenue.
The Hill @one-north sells 44 units, draws a strong investor-owner mix
It sold units at an average price of $2,594 psf.
The Hillshore sells three units on launch day
The units exchanged hands at an average price of $2,598 psf.
Cordlife directors seek court block on share issue
The company earlier announced the issuance of 51.2 million shares via private placement.
Apple invests US$250M in Ang Mo Kio campus expansion
Construction will begin in late 2024.
Commentary
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Singapore’s global dispute fault lines
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