Singapore
Upcoming major events to drive up retail sales: UOB
The analyst expects retail sales post full-year growth of 8.5%.
62% of board members say their organisations are unprepared for a cyberattack
This is despite their belief that they have invested adequately in cybersecurity.
Chart of the day: Foreigners bought more new condos than resale in 2022
The percentage of foreigner new sales grew to 6.7%.
Market update: STI down 0.07%; YZJ at the top
Yangzjiiang Shipbuilding led the index at 5.77%.
Six adjoining freehold shophouses along Geylang Road up for sale
Expression of Interest ends on 9 November at 3 pm.
Rents for Core CBD Premium and Grade A offices rise to $11.30 psf
The Q3 figure surpasses the pre-pandemic high of $11.27 psf.
IMDA, NCS rolls out work and study programme for polytechnic grads
The programme will help provide 1,600 tech jobs and training opportunities.
MPA unveils steps to drive transformation in bunkering
This includes a provisional national quality standard for marine biofuel.
HDB resale prices up 1.2% MoM in September: report
The prices grew for the 27th straight month.
Four public housing sites assigned as car-lite to boost public transport system
The sites are Ulu Pandan, Mount Pleasant, Tengah, and Keppel Club.
STB to boost MICE recovery with 3 new partnerships
Amongst STB's new partners is the Italian Exhibition Group.
Funding for startups grew more than 45% per annum: Gov’t
Funding activities reached $14.7b in 2021.
Retail sales growth moderates to 13.0% YoY in August
In July, retail sales grew 13.9% YoY.
F&B posts lower sales growth in August of 40.2% YoY
In July, sales grew by 41.9%.
Recession fears? 88% of CEOs eye a hiring freeze over the next 6 months
CEOs are considering halting recruitment due to the anticipated recession.
Analyst cites factors to boost Industrial Reits value
It includes location, asset management and sustainability focus.