Singapore

Steep rents set to boost office REITs only by H2 2019

Leasing costs rose by double-digits to 14.8% in Q3.

Steep rents set to boost office REITs only by H2 2019

Leasing costs rose by double-digits to 14.8% in Q3.

UOL could push for further expansion in Australia after first buy: analyst

It wants to build its recurring income as sentiment on Singapore property weakens.

Daily Briefing: Home prices may fall by as much as 3% in 2019; Grab unveils 7th R&D centre in Malaysia

And Singpost customers will soon receive alerts 30 minutes before delivery.

Chart of the Day: Over 1.2 million sqm industrial supply to come online by 2019

The shift towards Industry 4.0 is fuelling demand for logistics facilities.

Banks embark on hiring spree in fight against dirty money

IT security professionals in the sector who are now earning around $75,000 to $180,000 a year could be able to command a hike of up to 30% in their pay amidst the heated demand for their pack.

Tech and real estate rev up Singapore M&A scene

Deals by homegrown firms hit a four-year high at $46.19b in the first half of 2018.

Singapore expats burdened with lower packages and higher cost of living

A study revealed that over half or 52% of expats in Singapore are dissatisfied with the city's cost of living.

Singapore malls pin hopes on fitness spaces to battle declining footfall

The upcoming Funan Mall will allow indoor cycling in its Level 1 through amenities paired with end-of-trip facilities such as cafés and shower facilities.

Foodtech slowly devours startup funding in Singapore

The launch of US$40m VisVires New Protein (VVNP) fund with its niche focus on the global food and feed system attests to the growing investor appetite for foodtech startups.

YTL PowerSeraya launches retail arm Geneco amidst opening of Singapore's electricity market

Its 24-month fixed rate price plans will go head-to-head against 12 other retailers.

Singtel's mobile app Dash welcomes Visa and Apple Pay

Users can use their Visa Virtual accounts and Apple pay for transactions online and in-store worldwide.

Singapore ranks fifth in total green office space certifications

It lagged behind Beijing and Sydney with only around 13 million sqft of certified green space.

Singtel subsidiary wins new regional licences in Australia's 5G network

It clinched 47 regional lots for $185.1m across Australia.

Kimly executives Lim Hee Liat and Chia Cher Kiang released on bail

They were arrested over suspected violations of the Securities and Futures Act.

Banning sugar products in Singapore may not be the best idea

The Ministry of Health is currently considering measures to reduce Singaporeans’ consumption of sugar which is a factor in obesity and diabetes here. These include a total ban on the sales and advertising of high-sugar drinks, mandatory labelling as well as a tax.