Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 22)

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GE2025: What surprises might Nomination Day bring?

[SINGAPORE] The run-up to Nomination Day has seen a flurry of introductions by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and opposition parties – but not necessarily the exact candidates for each Group Representation Constituency (GRC) or Single Member Constituency (SMC).

Sino Group’s Robert Ng and children designated politically significant persons under foreign interference law

[SINGAPORE] Sino Group chairman Robert Ng and his three children have been designated as politically significant persons under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Tuesday (Apr 22). 

Wanted: Business founders to build up their next big venture from Singapore

[SINGAPORE] The Economic Development Board (EDB) on Tuesday (Apr 22) launched a programme designed to help seasoned business founders and innovators to launch and scale their next venture from Singapore.

Paragon Reit unitholders give nod to privatisation offer

[SINGAPORE] Unitholders of Paragon Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) approved the scheme resolution proposed by Cuscaden Peak’s Times Properties to take the trust private. Its delisting is expected on Jun 6, subject to regulatory approval. 

ERA partners NTUC to strengthen real estate agents’ welfare and upskilling

[SINGAPORE] Real estate company ERA on Tuesday (Apr 22) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Singapore Industrial and Services Employees’ Union (SISEU) to help its agents upskill.

Singapore stocks continue to rally on Tuesday; STI up 1%

[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Tuesday (Apr 22), even as other Asian markets delivered a mixed performance amid trade uncertainty.