Singapore

Ascott REIT acquires three Sydney serviced residences for $93m

These are its first acquisitions in New South Wales.

Singapore E-development completes divestment of HotApps

SeD now owns bulk of Fragmented Industry Exchange.

New Sino Grandness Hubei plant commenced production in October

It can produce up to 240,000 tons of juice per year.

Ng Tiak Soon retires as Cordlife Group director

He was also chairman of Audit Committee and a member of Remuneration Committee.

Tam Kin Bor resigns as Debao Property Development CFO

He intended to pursue other opportunities and interests.

Singapore Press Holdings names Janet Ang Guat Har as director

The board based her appointment on her qualifications, experience and independence as well as recommendations.

Biosensors International Group names Zhang Xiuping as director

She will also be chairman of the Audit and Board Risk Management Committees and a member of the Compensation and Nominations Committees.

GuocoLeisure names Michael Bernard DeNoma as CEO and director

He was CEO of the group's subsidiary in the United Kingdom.

The elusive "value-for-money"

Cost management is a mainstay challenge for businesses. According to an EY report on the top 10 risks and opportunities from the Chief Operating Officer’s perspective, pricing and cost pressures continue to be of concern.

Prime office space race intensifies after rents soared 14.7% in Q3

Grade A rents reached $10.95 psf/month last quarter.