Singapore

UIC profits up 1% to $60.24m in Q1

It was saved by higher revenue from its information technology operations.

UIC profits up 1% to $60.24m in Q1

It was saved by higher revenue from its information technology operations.

Manulife US REIT Q1 NPI up 54% to US$19.65m

It cited higher income contribution from the Plaza and Exchange.

Tuas Bay Close industrial site sold for $29.85m

Soilbuild Group Holdings won against one other bidder.

Import prices up 1.4% in March

This was bolstered by oil prices, which climbed 13.3%.

Private home prices up 3.9% in Q1 as foreigners scramble for good deals

Malaysian and Chinese SPRs expressed willingness to shell out more to score good home buys.

DBS profits up 26% to $1.52b in Q1

Net interest margin rose 9 bps due to a strong Singapore dollar.

A new digital model for the rising millennial business traveller

Adoption of new robust digital travel expense and compliance models goes a long way, not only for the rising modern business traveller but also your business 

Daily Briefing: Singapore PM is still worried over US-China trade tensions; Noble moves meeting date for restructuring

And here's the Singapore central bank's forecast on the economy amidst rising tensions.

Chart of the Day: New F&B firms are sprouting amidst weak industry

Employment and property occupancy in the two sectors has been declining since 2015.

Singapore IPOs hit by trade tensions

Bangladesh firm Summit Power International Ltd shelved its share sale that was targeting US$260m.

Unemployment rate dips to 2% in March

This translates to 64,800 unemployed residents.

Retail space prices dipped 0.1% in Q1

Pipeline supply for retail space rose 4.1% to 509,000 sqm.

$1.04b bid for Silat Avenue site is ‘underwhelming'

Its ‘untested’ location and distance from MRT stations could be a disadvantage to its large size, an analyst says.

DIY or die: Singapore's brick and mortars turn to experiential shopping to survive

Some stores on the lion city's high street allow for the personalisation of bags, jewellery and even ice cream.