Singapore

Keppel Corp subsidiary secures 65% stake in JV firm that holds Hanoi retail property

The stake has an aggregate consideration of over $70m (VND1.23b). 

Keppel Corp subsidiary secures 65% stake in JV firm that holds Hanoi retail property

The stake has an aggregate consideration of over $70m (VND1.23b). 

Strata office transaction volumes up 6.3% YoY in H2

Average costs of strata offices generated CAGR of 2.7% between end 2017 - 2022.

Finmo obtains in-principle approval for MPI license from MAS

This lets Finmo’s customers receive funds in Singaporean dollars.

1 in 3 Singaporeans switched banks, insurers in 2022: study

Only 21% of respondents, however, fully trust AI chatbots in financial services.

‘Human error’ reason for DBS digital banking glitch in May

The incident caused disturbances in mobile, electronic and ATM transactions.

Sembcorp Industries, Gentari ink MOU for clean energy development

The MOU will cover developments in renewable energy and low-carbon hydrogen.

Microsoft, Singlife push for AI adoption amongst insurers

Singlife is the first in its industry to collaborate with Microsoft for the programme in ASEAN.

Mandatory climate reporting for listed and large non-listed firms recommended

The sustainability reporting advisory committee (SRAC) consulted 90 participants.

Over $8b allocated for climate transition: MAS

The figure represents about 2% of the central bank’s portfolio.

Singapore expands tax incentives for single-family offices

The central bank will make adjustments in five areas of the tax incentives landscape for SFOs.

Tourism demand to improve retail sales momentum in 2H23: experts

In May, retail sales growth decelerated to 1.8% YoY.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust bags $419m green loan, carbon credits from OCBC

The loan will be used to accelerate Tampines 1’s journey to carbon neutrality amongst others.

STB remains confident in the tourism potential of Jurong Lake District site: Low

The site failed to receive submissions during its launch in 2022.

Gov’t reviews introduction of SingPost’s postage rate adjustments

This will help SingPost to operate on a viable business model.

HDB resale prices grew 0.6% MoM in June

Mature estate prices went up 0.7% MoM in June 2023.