Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Stories you might have missed

Singapore's headline, core inflation both ease in October

DEPARTMENT of Statistics consumer price index (CPI) figures showed headline inflation was 0.4 per cent in October, down from 0.5 per cent the month before while core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private road transport costs, was 0.6 per cent, down from 0.7 per cent the month before, marking the slowest rate since March 2016.

World Bank issues US$225m in SGX-listed catastrophe-linked bonds

FOR the next three years, the bonds will provide the Philippines with financial protection of up to US$75 million for losses from earthquakes and US$150 million against losses from tropical cyclones.

AA Reit inks 12-year master lease with unit of Singtel Optus

THE new lease will commence from July 1, 2021, following the completion of an asset enhancement initiative (AEI) to cater to Optus Administration's evolving requirements, AA Reit's manager said.

Balestier freehold shophouse with apartment block up for sale at S$14.7m

THE indicative price for the mixed-use development, held under a single title, translates to about S$1,390 per square foot (psf) based on the estimated gross floor area (GFA) of 10,609 square feet (sq ft).

Singapore boosts training on developing 'smart estates' of the future

ACCORDING to IMDA, smart estates refer to estates that leverage smart technologies to enrich the lives of the community and this could include artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) and even 5G technology.

The STI today

Singapore shares fall 0.2% on Monday amid trade deal caution THE Straits Times Index retreated 5.02 points to 3,220.63.