Singapore

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.35%

YZJ Shipbuilding saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 6% fall.

Total share buyback in September plummeted to $14.9m

23 firms bought back 49.7 million shares during the month.

Power projects to drive growth of Asia's bond market

Issuances in RE and LNG infrastructure are expected to increase.

Sembcorp sells commercial construction business for $49.9m

It will transfer its stake in its defence construction business to another subsidiary.

Over 4 in 5 investors shy away from sustainable investments

Only 28% include sustainability in their top two priorities.

Singapore's performance in environment quality deteriorates: report

Its score for environmental quality fell 16 points over a year.

honestbee's debt moratorium extended to January 2020

It will give stakeholders the details of a scheme of arrangement.

Local firms slack off in bills payment in Q3

Slow payments can be observed in the manufacturing, construction and services sectors.

Chart of the Day: Check out the price range of condos sold in OCR in Q2

Units priced between $1m to $1.5m comprised the bulk of sales.

Daily Briefing: LTA delays licences for PMD-sharing services; HSBC joins race for in-demand data talent

And telehealth provider WhiteCoat partners with caregiving services platform Homage.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.83%

YZJ Shipbuilding led the gains amongst top active stocks after it grew 4.17%.

MBCII buy to boost Mapletree Commercial Trust's DPU by up to 6%: analyst

Decentralisation efforts will lend support to MCT’s business park operations.

Four healthtech startups to join BlueChilli accelerator programme

The startups target issues in mental health, chronic disease, and preventive care.

How shifting consumer behaviour is reshaping the advertising landscape

Consumers have more options when it comes to premium content, but their attention is finite so brands must make their messages more relevant.

Cascadale relaunches collective sale at $270m

The 167,528 sqft site has an allowable building height of up to 12 storeys.