Singapore
Ascendas REIT issues 90m new units for $200m
Its private placement now has 2.5b units.
Bet on high-end developers in 2016, investors urged
Extension penalties won’t dent profits.
Local home prices feared to plunge by up to 15% until 2017
Sales are likely to stay subdued, as well.
More landed homes, prime condos go under the hammer in weak market
Fifty landed homes were put up for auction in 2015.
Singapore's top 10 talent trends for 2016
The sluggish global commodities market is giving Singapore a competitive edge as it enables multinational companies with a foothold in the city-state to scout for acquisition targets. This will fuel recruitment activity and will be one of the top recruitment trends for 2016.
MM2 Asia to acquire majority stake in interactive solutions tech startup
It’s MM2’s first step in digital media and technology.
Applying for jobs when Employment Outlook hits a six-year low
In a recent article on Singapore Business Review, it was reported that the employment outlook hit a six-year low for Quarter 1 2016. The employment outlook has fallen for the fourth straight quarter and prospects in some industries look bleak.
10 things you need to know about Singapore's property sector
2016 could see some policy easing.
Analysts turn bullish on oversold SREITs after first rate hike
Previous fears were unfounded.
City fringe condos dominate November home sales
RCR homes accounted for over 60% of deals.
Triyards inks contracts worth US$45.5m
They’re a rarity in the current environment.
Frasers Centrepoint gets green light to inject $195m in Thailand’s Golden Land
The agreement opens the floodgates for overseas income.
What’s causing SIA’s load factors to unexpectedly soar?
Load factors are on their fifth month of improvement.
Chart of the Day: Check out how pharmaceuticals went from hero to goat of Singapore’s NODX
Pharma exports fell by 12.5% in November.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.71%
Expect muted gains today.
Daily Briefing: SIA adds more flights; Singaporeans cautious on buying overseas property
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