Economy
DBS' new scheme to help hawkers boost monthly income by 10%
DBS' new scheme to help hawkers boost monthly income by 10%
The Adopt-a-Hawker Centre pilot programme was first launched in Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market and Food Centre.
IRAS disburses $28.2b grants to support businesses, jobs in pandemic
The value was published in a release by IRAS.
Singapore retail sales up 0.2% YoY in July
UOB said retail sales will post a 10% full-year growth.
Daily briefing: SEA may lose $28t for climate change inaction; Singapore asks Binance to stop operations
And 755 travellers get vaccinated travel passes.
Tax collection declines 7.3% to S$49.6b in FY2020/21
This is due to reduced business activities due to COVID-19.
Singapore CEO’s more bullish about SG’s growth, earnings: KPMG
92% of Singapore CEOs are confident about the country’s growth.
Singapore to chair CPTPP in 2022
Minister Gan Kim Yong served as a representative for Singapore at the meeting.
Malaysia Management Excellence Awards opens doors for nominations
Deadline for nominations in the inaugural awards programme will be on 5 November 2021.
SPH Reit establishes five-year loan of $85m
The loan is a result of an arrangement with DBS Trustee Limited.
Gov’t to extend progressive wage model to more sectors
The government is working on providing progressive wages to retail, food services, and waste management workers.
PM Lee: Refocus on future now that COVID-19 is under control
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong lays out three tasks to preserve the Lion City’s economic growth.
Service industries' revenue sees 16.6% YoY growth in Q2
The recreation and personal services recorded the highest growth at 135% YoY.
#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers
Their conversations revolve around food, home, and self-care.
#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers
Their conversations revolve around food, home and self-care.
More IP-related resources announced to support enterprises
These resources include improving skill set, legal advice, and study grants.
Singapore inflation to continue transitory phase for rest of 2021
Upside risks, however, will continue to persist throughout the year.
Market Update: STI Up 0.7%
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, HongkongLand, and Jardine Matheson were seen with the most growth today.
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