Singapore

CDL expands Japan portfolio with $78.5m hotel acquisition in Osaka

This marks CDL’s third hotel acquisition in 2023.

CDL expands Japan portfolio with $78.5m hotel acquisition in Osaka

This marks CDL’s third hotel acquisition in 2023.

Keppel REIT bumps off Olam Group in STI reserve list

STI constituents, on the other hand, were unchanged. 

MAS-licenced MoneyOwl to wind down financial advisory business

The company found that its advisory business is not financially viable.

Slow domestic economic growth in SG to hit medical device imports

Singapore’s trade-dependent economy will slow to a 1.1% growth in 2023.

SBF, supply chain solutions firm ink deal to help businesses expand globally

The deal supports an initiative that also provides free trade deal education.

Singapore's most notable real estate agents under 40

Majority of agents in the list are experts on the residential market.

Experts point to Indonesia as a top market for SG brands seeking expansion

Local franchisors can “get a lot more for the same dollar” in Indonesia.

Franchise interest for Singapore’s education enterprises rising

An expert said local education businesses have been performing extremely well in China.

Around 4 in 5 wealthy Singaporeans attribute better decisions to financial advisers

The younger generation is more keen to consult financial advisers early.

NWC guidelines for re-employment of older workers out in November

The government received a letter recommending reasonable adjustments.

SG is world’s 19th-largest mobile gaming market by revenue 

Mobile gaming consumer spending in the Lion City grew 21% YoY in 1Q23.

Sabana REIT taps FTI Consulting as adviser for implementation of Quarz’s resolutions

Amongst Quarz’s resolutions is to internalise the REIT’s manager.

Why rents rose faster in suburban condos rents in July

OCR rents rose 1.6% QoQ in July, whilst CCR only saw a 0.7% QoQ uptick.

Who should be responsible for digital upskilling?

The majority wants government or IT to be responsible for digitalisation.

Four in 10 Gen X and Baby Boomers want time off work for digital upskilling

Nearly 30% of Generation Y respondents also choose this option.

Olam Group subsidiary secures multi-tranche sustainability-linked loan

Olam food ingredients (ofi) seeks to deliver sustainable food and beverage ingredients.