Singapore
YZJ Shipbuilding profits up 11% to $345.4m in H1
However, new shipbuilding orders declined by 50% YoY in DWT terms.
YZJ Shipbuilding profits up 11% to $345.4m in H1
However, new shipbuilding orders declined by 50% YoY in DWT terms.
OrangeTee & Tie agents get access to telehealth services in Doctor Anywhere tie-up
Benefits include a partner rate for each consultation and medication delivery within three hours.
Tourist spending down 4.8% to $6.5b in Q1
Spending for accommodation and shopping fell sharply during the quarter.
Google and UOB launch SME Leadership Academy
The programme features discussions on how to use digital tools for HR and marketing.
MAS launches consultation paper on controls against market abuse
It proposes to tighten requirements for ultimate beneficial owners, amongst others.
Singapore sheds household debt as housing market slows: HSBC
Household debt as a share of Singapore’s GDP already fell below the 70% mark.
Hyflux deadline to ink Utico deal extended to August 26
This is reportedly to account for the number of public holidays in August.
Genting Singapore profits dipped 5% to $373.6m in H1
This was partly due to slower mass gaming business.
PMI climbs 0.2 point to 49.8 in July
A marginal expansion of new orders and factory output drove the recovery.
Ultra-rich foreigners scramble for luxury homes in Singapore
The purchase of two luxury homes by British billionaire James Dyson may just be a sign of more big-ticket purchases to come.
Flextime, unlimited vacation days on the cards amidst sluggish salary growth
Technology firms are scrambling to upgrade their perks programmes to include parental leaves, free meals, and hiring package upgrades, consequently becoming companies of choice for half of candidates.
Chart of the Day: Residential listings under mortgagee sales rocketed 97.8% in Q2
Volatile markets and steep interest rates pushed up quarterly listings.
Bitcoin bother puts crypto platform on trial
Singapore International Commercial Court decided that cryptocurrencies are properties traded with trust.
Daily Briefing: Automotive marketplace Carro raises $124.6m in Series B round; Belmont Road GCB relaunched for sale at lower price of $40.8m
And Foodpanda is setting up its SEA headquarters in Singapore.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 2.04%
DBS was the top active stock with a 3.66% decline.
Huttons Asia revamps website
It has an iPortal that allows data sync for information on properties.
SIA's India JV to commence international flights
Previously, Vistara only covered Indian domestic flights.