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Singapore developers' private home sales surge 82% in July on suburban demand

Real estate developers in Singapore moved 1,589 private homes in July this year, an 82.2 per cent surge from the 872 units sold in the previous month.

New DBS loan lets private property owners borrow against homes to fund retirement

To help retirees make the most of their home equity, DBS is letting seniors in Singapore borrow against their fully paid private homes to supplement their retirement incomes.

Ringgit hits 1-year low after cabinet resignation; may face pressure in coming months

The Malaysian ringgit weakened to a one-year low against the US dollar on Monday following the resignation of the country's cabinet.

China tech majors step up talent initiatives in Singapore

As China's tech powerhouses expand in Singapore, they also face a shortage of specialised tech talent. These companies are thus investing more resources into training and ecosystem-building.

ComfortDelGro eyes ASX listing for Australian subsidiary

Mainboard-listed transport operator ComfortDelGro Corporation ComfortDelGro announced on Monday that it is looking to list its wholly owned subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC), on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Corporate earnings

CDL offers three-cent signal that recovery is underway, but value-unlocking is still key

Nanofilm expects stronger H2 performance on new projects and as it enters high-activity season

The STI today

Singapore, Asia markets falter as coronavirus weighs on investor sentiment