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Grab Rentals’ acquisition of Trans-cab still under review - CCCS

The acquisition has not been cleared of competition concerns.

Grab Rentals’ acquisition of Trans-cab still under review - CCCS

The acquisition has not been cleared of competition concerns.

Plus flats in Bayshore to receive strong demand: expert

Huttons said the application rate may exceed three applicants for each 4-room flat.

Fewer Singaporeans expect inflation to decline: DBS, SMU survey

As of September, only 49.5% of Singaporeans expect inflation to decline, a drop from 51% in June.

2 freehold Gentle Road properties are up for sale

The properties have a starting price of $30m.

Keppel DC REIT's distributable income drops 6.5% YoY to $23.9m in 3Q23

Given the decline, the REIT proposed a 3.6% YoY lower DPU.

New private home sales fall to a record low of 217 in September

September marked the lowest monthly sales since December 2022.

M&G Investments expands access of 10 funds to retail investors in Singapore 

The funds were previously available only to private banking and M&G’s institutional clientele.

Singapore Airlines Group’s passenger volume soars 36.0% YoY in September

SIA and Scoot carried around 2.9 million passengers during the month.

Non-oil domestic exports drop 13.2% YoY in September

The drop in electronics and non-electronic exports drove the overall decline.

What are the most popular cuisines amongst Singaporeans?

More than half (51%) of Singaporeans consider themselves meat eaters. 

2 risk scenarios investors should watch out for amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict

Amidst the conflict, experts point to haven assets such as gold. 

Central bank issues prohibition orders vs ex-representatives for cheating offences

They are facing offences under section 417 and section 116(1) of the Penal Code.

Singapore may consider carsharing for EVs amidst pricey COEs – expert

It is a practical way of using EVs sans purchasing vehicles with pricey COE.

Expert cites four reasons why EV fuel costs will decline over time

Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries integration in charging stations may help defray prices.

2 Boon Teck Road properties up for collective sale

The collective price of the properties is $105m.