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2021-07-13 11:30:09 Temasek posts 24.5% one-year return; posts record investments and divestments

Temasek reported that its net portfolio value grew to S$381 billion from S$306 billion in the previous fiscal year on a Sing-dollar conversion basis.

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2021-07-13 05:30:02 Singapore office landlords embrace flexibility and tech as they spruce up properties

How are developers and Reits responding to the hybrid-work shift? Diverse leasing options, sensor tech for fresh air, and tie-ups with co-working players are among the changes.

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Facelifts for office buildings: To woo tenants, some landlords are also refreshing their properties and tweaking layouts.
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2021-07-13 03:25:14 July 13 morning round-up:

1. Q2 GDP may dip from Q1 but recovery still on track: economists
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2. Sembmarine warns of deeper-than-expected losses for H1
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3. Hospitality Reits could register higher RevPAR in Q2, with recovery in 2022
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4. Firms caught in ransomware should resist paying up: Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
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5. Oil palm planters to benefit from easing of India, Indonesia rules
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6. Is luxury property Eden the last of its kind?
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2021-07-12 13:00:05 July 12 evening round-up:

1. Lion Global, OCBC Securities to list China-focused ETF on SGX in August
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2. Could an en bloc lottery ticket be found in a parking lot?
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3. Hyflux winding up hearing adjourned after intervention by Utico
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4. World's billionaire factory shudders as China cracks down
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5. Singapore to strengthen collaboration with China's Greater Bay Area: Ong Ye Kung
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6. MAS launches global challenge to promote AI adoption in financial sector
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2021-07-12 09:00:01 Commentary: Impermanent residency

While striking a balance between economic growth and community cohesiveness, immigration policy should consider if the applicant truly calls Singapore home.

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2021-07-12 06:00:01 Temasek's S$13 billion funding of leading Singapore corporates aligned with its long-term horizon: analysts

The restructuring among Temasek's portfolio companies indicates a clear intent to position the firms to "better compete on the global stage", said Phillip Securities Research.

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2021-07-12 03:18:09 July 12 morning round-up:

1. Temasek funding of Singapore's sector giants fits long term horizon: analysts
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2. Maritime companies bet on startups in Singapore's budding hub
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3. Value-unlocking a key market theme in H1 2021 #mark2market
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4. Bond funds as safe haven for 4% return? Morningstar study flags hidden risks
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5. All eyes on Phuket sandbox, but questions remain over Asean tourism recovery
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6. Commentary: Impermanent residency
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2021-07-11 11:00:01 FIT TO LEAD: Pushing himself to new limits: FutureMap's Parag Khanna

FutureMap founder Parag Khanna, 43, takes up the challenge of barefoot running, swim training, heavy lifting, and finds time to up his game at his favourite sport - tennis.

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2021-07-11 08:00:04 In case you missed it:

1. Can AirAsia succeed where Gojek lagged in Thailand?

2. Investors may adjust China risk appetite after Didi crackdown

3. Razer's Tan Min-Liang latest digital economy entrepreneur to scoop up a Good Class Bungalow

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2021-07-11 05:00:01 Reliving the Kodak moment: Analog photography is enjoying a revival thanks to millennial fans. #BTLifestyle

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