Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 17)

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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding order wins at US$2.2 billion in year to date

THIS compares to US$11.6 billion at the same period in 2024.

SGX to launch Bitcoin, Ethereum perpetual futures on Nov 24

THE contracts will have no expiry dates and adopt a funding rate mechanism.

Singapore’s key exports surprise again with 22.2% surge in October, beating forecasts

SALES to most markets grew, fuelled by both electronics and non-electronics; but US led falls with 12.5% contraction.

October surge could push developers’ new home sales for 2025 to four-year peak

LAST month’s 2,424 units sold are up about 9 times on-month and 224% on-year.

Singapore real estate players upbeat in Q3 but flag job losses, cooling measures as top risks

CONCERNS about a global economic slowdown recede.

Investment firm Asia White Knight acquires F&B group Creative Eateries, sets 5-year revenue target of S$100 million

UNDER new management, Creative Eateries will embark on a three-phase growth strategy to optimise its operations, revamp its loyalty programme and develop new concepts.