Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 27)

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TotalEnergies ceases Singapore EV charging operations; charge-point network transferred to LTA

[SINGAPORE] TotalEnergies Charging Services Singapore, the charging point operator behind BlueSG, said on Thursday (Nov 27) that it “has signed a termination agreement to transfer its charge-point network” to the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Alibaba, BYD, Pop Mart: The winners and losers among SDRs on the SGX

[SINGAPORE] Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) have recorded varying levels of trading activity since they first appeared on the local bourse two years ago.

Shariot’s woes reflect rough road for car-sharing in Singapore: observers

[SINGAPORE] With Shariot being the latest car-sharing venture to run into trouble, observers say that extremely high costs, difficulties in driving usage, and compelling alternatives mean car-sharing continues to be a tough business in Singapore.

Bedok Rise site draws 10 bids, topped by Allgreen Properties’ S$1,330 psf ppr

[SINGAPORE] A residential site at Bedok Rise, next to Tanah Merah MRT station, drew a crowd of developers at a state tender that closed on Thursday (Nov 27), with the top bid higher than expected.

Singapore firms call for cost relief, manpower support in Budget 2026: SBF survey

[SINGAPORE] As business sentiment weakens amid persistent global uncertainties, Singapore companies are looking to the upcoming Budget 2026 for stronger government support.

Singapore firms plan to dial back on raises, bonuses amid uncertainty: survey

[SINGAPORE] Signs of moderation in salary increments and bonuses are showing as employers exercise greater caution amid economic uncertainty, a ManpowerGroup survey of 504 Singapore employers found.

Vietnam’s most ambitious US$67 billion North-South high-speed railway faces funding conundrum

[HO CHI MINH CITY] Vietnam’s mammoth US$67 billion North–South high-speed railway is facing a crunch point as plans to roll out the decade-long project in 2026 collide with private investors’ unprecedented push for state-backed loans – a demand that regulators warn could pose risks to the country’s public debt safety and credit rating.