Singapore
Minimum wage hike to boost workers’ hourly pay to $43.10
Minimum wage hike to boost workers’ hourly pay to $43.10
The new hourly rate will take effect on 1 May.
1 day ago
GIC makes debut equity move with $126.6M Ascletis Pharma deal
GIC crossed the 5% threshold in HK-listed developer, acquiring 64 million shares.
6 days ago
Hongkong Land launches $8.2b office-focused private fund in SG
The company targets to grow the platform’s gross asset value to $15b.
RH Petrogas audit panel appoints external counsel after PwC review
Company strengthened governance processes following whistleblowing assessment.
Hong Leong Asia to spin off engine unit for Hong Kong IPO
The Singapore firm seeks HK listing for marine, genset arm.
DBS raises US$272m for PIMCO’s 60/40 fund
Singapore and Hong Kong customers were able to invest at a minimum of S$1,000 or HK$20,000.
Cash hoarders forfeit $140,000 to stagnant 2% bank yields
Investors holding cash since January 2021 generated only $30,000 compared to $170,000 in portfolios.
63% of finance leaders forecast GDP growth in 2026
Survey cites capital-market depth and financial connectivity as key supports.
Hong Kong reappoints Julia Leung as SFC chief for two years
Her new term begins 1 January 2026.
Sun Hung Kai unit secures tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun A16 development
Mega Asia International will lead the station project.
Hong Kong raises home resale quota
The allocation was lifted to 7,000 homes.
Cathay Pacific to buy back shares of Qatar Airways for $1.17b
Qatar Airways would sell all 643.07 million shares it held at (HK$10.8374).
Hong Kong rises to 4th in global digital competitiveness ranking
The city posted strong gains in technology and future readiness.
Home prices hold steady as retail and office sectors soften: report
UOB Kay Hian sees resilience in housing but prolonged weakness in commercial demand.
Hong Kong businesses optimistic heading into Q4
The hiring appetite was also largelt steady.
Omio opens Singapore tech hub with EDBI to drive ai-first travel push
The Singapore office also serves as Omio’s Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters and Global AI Centre of Excellence.
Singapore investment sales double to $11.09b in Q3
Savills has revised its full-year 2025 investment sales forecast upwards to $28b to $30b, from $20b.
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