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Mapletree raises 507 million euros for its first European office fund
THE third-party fundraise for Mapletree Europe Income Trust (MERIT) was about 1.5 times covered, with participation from new and repeat investors comprising pension funds, insurance companies, investment companies, asset managers and private banking clients.
Asia's first ship-to-containership LNG bunkering operations launched in Singapore
SINGAPORE is now able to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering to larger LNG-powered vessels, following the launch of the first ship-to-containership bunkering operation in Asia on Wednesday.
Singapore waste-management firm Wah & Hua sold to regional player Blue Planet
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THE deal, Blue Planet's first operational investment in Singapore, would enable the firm to "anchor its expansion into South-east Asia", said Bradley Chew, its director.
EHT securityholders with collective 6.1% stake seek representation in US court
DOCUMENTS lodged showed that these securityholders of EHT, who are members of an ad-hoc equity committee, are represented by the firms Brown Rudnick and Blank Rome.
Manulife US Reit obtains US$250m sustainability-linked loan from DBS, OCBC
IT will use the loan for general corporate and working capital purposes, including refinancing existing loan facilities in connection with the Reit's green buildings.
Public, private sectors must collaborate to create geospatial tech solutions: Vivian Balakrishnan
HE said that high-quality, high-resolution spatial data and location technology, and the availability of this in real-time, are in fact essential for more efficient planning, for more responsive public services and to enhance productivity.
Chinatown businesses go digital with Chope and Qoo10 platforms
BUSINESSES in Chinatown have partnered with digital platforms Chope and Qoo10 to bring their products and services online, in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG).
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Singapore shares end Wednesday flat amid directionless trading session
THE benchmark Straits Times Index rose 0.05 per cent or 1.57 points to finish the day at 3,133.31.
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