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Chipmaker Kioxia surges 12% in Tokyo debut after jumbo IPO
Chipmaker Kioxia surges 12% in Tokyo debut after jumbo IPO
MEMORY-chip maker Kioxia Holdings soared 12 per cent in its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday (Dec 18), underscoring strong investor demand for new shares in Japan....
ST Engineering wins S0 million in contracts for Bangkok rail project 
ST Engineering wins S$180 million in contracts for Bangkok rail project 
THE urban solutions business of ST Engineering has bagged about S$180 million worth of contracts for the new 35.9-km mass rapid transit (MRT) Orange Line in Bangkok, Thailand.On Wednesday...
Singapore shares retreat at Wednesday’s open; STI down 0.2%
Singapore shares retreat at Wednesday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks started trading in negative territory on Wednesday (Dec 18) morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2...
Stocks to watch: Cosco Shipping, Keppel DC Reit, Sembcorp Industries, Cromwell E-Reit
Stocks to watch: Cosco Shipping, Keppel DC Reit, Sembcorp Industries, Cromwell E-Reit
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Wednesday (Dec 18): Cosco Shipping: The logistics management service provider began work on Phase Two...
Most Expensive Monopoly Set Ever Made
Ever wondered what the most expensive Monopoly set looks like? Well, it’s not your average board game. Created by Sidney Mobell, this Monopoly set is nothing short of a...
Allianz pull-out ‘provides clarity’ on Income’s special position
Allianz pull-out ‘provides clarity’ on Income’s special position
GERMAN insurer Allianz likely misjudged Income Insurance’s special position in Singapore, industry watchers said. And the government’s intervention in the proposed acquisition, they added, highlights the importance of preserving...
Cosco Shipping begins building expanded logistics hub on Jurong Island
Cosco Shipping begins building expanded logistics hub on Jurong Island
LOGISTICS management service provider Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) started construction work on Phase 2 of its logistics hub on Jurong Island on Tuesday (Dec 17). When completed, the capacity...
DBS forecasts strong growth for suburban retail Reits in 2025, names its top picks
DBS forecasts strong growth for suburban retail Reits in 2025, names its top picks
SINGAPORE’S suburban real estate investment trusts (Reits) are poised for growth next year, although there is a temporary risk in the form of retail business flowing to Johor Bahru...
Over 8,000 platform workers born before 1995 opt for increased CPF contributions as of Dec 2024
Over 8,000 platform workers born before 1995 opt for increased CPF contributions as of Dec 2024
AS of December 2024, more than 8,000 platform workers born before 1995 have voluntarily opted in for increased Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)...
Economists weigh in after Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Singapore is ‘going extinct’ amid low birth rate
Economists weigh in after Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Singapore is ‘going extinct’ amid low birth rate
THE oft-discussed issue of Singapore’s low birth rate was recently flagged by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk who declared that Singapore is “going extinct” amid a low birth rate....