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MoF seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to the free trade zones bill

The bill enables better oversight of goods flowing through FTZs.

MoF seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to the free trade zones bill

The bill enables better oversight of goods flowing through FTZs.

Singapore rises as 2nd most expensive location in Asia for business travel 

The average business trip to Singapore now costs US$515 per day.

Persistently high inflation may continue to hound exports

Slower global demand is also one of the downside risks to exports.

Retail are net buyers of stocks: bourse

Net retail inflows totalled $334m.

Koh Beng Seng bows out as Great Eastern chairman

He will step down from the post on 21 April.

Industrial assets sale no link with SGX debt load query: Ho Bee Land

Its sale of $115m industrial assets is its ordinary course of business. 

Are S-REITs worth investing amidst refinancing risks?

China-focused real estate will be the most affected.

Did Singaporeans' quality of life improve post-COVID?

Eleven percent of those with multiple dependents rated theirs as “poor.”

Fitch sees 'improved' rated SG REITs' EBITDA net leverage in 2023

This is due to a continuous recovery in hospitality trusts’ cash flow.

Why Singapore needs more parks and greenspaces 

A study showed that such spaces improve older adults’ social well-being.

OCBC launches net zero loan for corporates

Companies get a reduced interest rate on their loans when they meet targets.

Luxury apartments sales totalled to $2.165b

Over 221 units of luxury apartments were sold last year.

Sentosa Cove sales up 59.3% in H2 2022: report

Singapore’s reopening helped in the sales pick up.

No interruptions in Credit Suisse operations in Singapore: MAS

MAS said UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse will not impact SG’s banking system.

SG is 6th priciest city for office space: report

Total office costs are at $193.42 (US$142.73) per square foot per annum. 

Study shows half of SMEs not applying for gov’t incentives for digitisation

Businesses report plight in barriers to upgrade digitisation.