Singapore

MAS' monetary policy stance to remain unchanged despite nCov impact

S$NEER is still said to be in line with weaknesses in Singapore’s economy.

MAS' monetary policy stance to remain unchanged despite nCov impact

S$NEER is still said to be in line with weaknesses in Singapore’s economy.

IPOS and SGX to launch evaluation programme for intangible assets

It will be offered exclusively to SGX-listed companies or firms preparing for listing.

Manulife US REIT NPI grew 22.2% $152.96m in 2019

Full-year NPI growth was due to the acquisition of its Centerpointe and Capitol assets.

Singapore ranks 13th amongst top global cities

Cities were ranked according to their environmental, economic, and university impact.

UnionBank inks student program with Singapore Management University

SMU students will help participate in banking and fintech projects of UnionBank.

When tradition meets technology: Cashless ang bao and digital gold

When Chinese New Year arrives each year, millions of red packets exchange hands as part of a centuries-old tradition that has gradually evolved to suit the times. From heavy gold coins threaded with red to lightweight paper notes stuffed in envelopes, the conventional ang bao has now been digitised into a virtual gift that can be sent to anyone anywhere over the internet.

Chart of the Day: Services sector headcounts rose to 53,700 in 2019

These slowed down to 13,300 in Q4 despite boosts in retail and F&B sectors from festive hiring.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.29%

CapitaLand led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 2.54% expansion.

Office supply to tighten over the next decade

This may allow rents to rise 20% in the CBD over 2020-2022.

Nearly 9 in 10 R&D professionals bullish about future of product development

Respondents cited the government’s support and clear direction that will boost R&D.

Serviced residence operations could shield ART from coronavirus' impact

The longer length of stay compared to hotels could provide a buffer to occupancy declines.

Digital health startup Gmedes launches delivery app for routine medications

The G-MEDS app will allow same or next day delivery of medicines.

Travel ban from China may impact Orchard Road malls

Chinese visitors spent more on consumables compared to the average visitor.

KIT unit buys US-based source water management firm

Ixom also appointed an executive vice president for its new source watercare operations.

Budget deficit could widen to 2.3-2.6% of GDP amidst nCov dilemma

The government is expected to provide a wider expansionary budget to prop up businesses.