Economy
Singapore exchange-traded funds exceed $10b
Singapore exchange-traded funds exceed $10b
The recorded value is double the amount over a two year period.
Market Update: STI Down 0.88%
Capitaland leads with the most growth today.
Gov’t upgrades trade forecast following 27.3% expansion in Q2
Both non-domestic exports and re-exports saw double-digit growth in the second quarter.
Singapore economy projected to increase by up to 7%
This is an upgrade from the previous 4% to 6% predicted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
SG ageing population to increase demand for additional health facilities, non-building sector
The healthcare spending of Singapore is seen to reach US$26.3b in 2025, according to Fitch Solutions.
Singapore sees increasing need for add'l health, elderly facilities
The healthcare spending of Singapore is seen to reach US$26.3b in 2025, according to Fitch Solutions.
Daily Briefing: SG studies UN climate change findings; 70% of Singaporeans are full vaccinated
And Singaporeans return to restaurants as the dine-in limit is lifted.
Fully vaccinated individuals allowed to attend larger events: Lawrence Wong
Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong details how Singapore plans to ease its restrictions in the coming days.
Transurban posts profit of $3,272 for FY21
The company also noted a daily traffic decrease of 0.4%.
Daily briefing: Singaporeans to get rental support payouts starting 6 August; HK media firm moves to SG
And MoM said employers cannot join maid in medical exams.
Market Update: STI Down 0.45%
ThaiBev and DBS lead with the most growth today.
SGX reveals $447m profit for FY2021
It points toward expansion as the driving factor of their success.
SGX achieves milestone Aa2 rating
The rating is the highest given to any exchange group by the investor service.
Daily briefing: US VP Harris’ visit 'greatly valued': PM; SG top official asks China, US to mend ties
And Temasek Foundation says no mask distribution was held.
Manufacturing sector keeps hopes high for H2
Electronic firms at 40% were the most optimistic in facing the remaining half of the year.
Market Update: STI down 0.41%
Sembcorp Industries and Wilmar International took the lead at the closing of today’s index.
86,600 SG residents jobless in June amidst heightened alert and Delta jitters
Total employment fell in the second quarter by 15,700.
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