Singapore

Singapore's container throughput rose 1.6% to 37.2 million TEUs in 2019

The Port of Singapore handled 626.2 million tonnes of cargo.

Singapore's container throughput rose 1.6% to 37.2 million TEUs in 2019

The Port of Singapore handled 626.2 million tonnes of cargo.

How Self-Driving Labs in Singapore Can Solve Materials Challenges

Ask anyone on the street what advanced technologies they desire today, and they’ll often identify materials-related challenges: clean energy, unbreakable cell phone screens, long-life batteries, biodegradable plastics, rapid transit, and more.

Logistics firm ESR, GIC sets up $673.3m JV to establish logistics facilities in China

The JV will develop state-of-the-art logistics facilities in key cities in China.

SPH profits fell 17.2% to $46.33m in Q1

The decline was led by lower advertisement revenues.

Hyflux's Utico deal plagued by woes from P&P holders

Some P&P holders intend to vote against the deal as concerns on financial obligations arise, said SIAS.

Fewer IPOs but higher proceeds for Singapore in 2019

Total proceeds rose fourfold to $3.13b from $730m in 2018.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.15%

DBS led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 0.39% expansion.

Chart of the Day: Chinese buyers dominate foreigner home sales in 2019

5.2% of home sales in January-November came from foreigners and PRs from China.

Citic Envirotech share trading halts after losing free float status

The company is no longer extending its exit offer beyond 17 January.

Yanlord buys stakes in Shenzhen developers for $223.79m

It also disposed of a 5% interest in Hainan Yanlord Beautycrown.

Grab and Chubb launch in-app travel insurance purchases

The insurance product can be bought $2.50 a day for travel to any global destination.

Land prices drop 8-20% after developers turn cautious in GLS bid

Prices in the Bartley site dipped 20% compared to the latest land sale in the vicinity.

Retail sales dipped 4% to $3.6b in November

Motor vehicles and furniture & household equipment led the decline in sales.

Office spot rents likely to plateau in 2020

An influx of family offices could keep rental growth flat.