Economy
Genting Singapore profit more than doubles in Q3
Genting Singapore profit more than doubles in Q3
This is due to the recovery of regional travel.
Should AdventTopco acquire GfK? CCCS seeks public feedback
The proposed sale will combine GfK and NielsenIQ.
Singapore to raise Assurance Package by $1.4b
This is due to the inflation situation in the market.
MAS to cooperate with Ghana to open trade and financial corridor
It will work with the Bank of Ghana and the Development Bank of Ghana for the project.
MAS, Bank Indonesia extends bilateral financial arrangement
Both leaders of Singapore and Indonesia endorsed the arrangement.
‘Constructive paranoia’ pushed S’pore to the limits: DPM Wong
Wong enumerates five backdrops of the SFF 2022.
Services sector outlook remains ‘positive’
The net weighted balance of 9%, however, was lower than the previous quarter.
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.
Analyst sees lower commodity prices to persist, dampen cost pressures risks
There are lower commodity prices seen in Brent crude.
Did the salary hike keep up with inflation?
Inflation offset salaries by 1.7% in real terms this year.
How will SG implement the hydrogen strategy for net zero 2050 target? Wong explains
The market will study using ammonia for power generation.
More than $2.8m availed to back sustainability innovation solutions: gov't
There will be public and private partnerships to advance innovations.
Singapore’s revised green goal: Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
It seeks to cut emissions to about 60 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2030.
Core inflation grew 5.3% YoY in September due to 'large' hike of food prices
This is an increase from 5.1% growth in August.
Green goals or business growth? Majority of SMEs find it hard to balance both
It is businesses’ top obstacle to shift to sustainable business models.
Chart of the day: Physically healthy Singaporeans are also financially fit
A study revealed that 55% of financially fit are also physically and mentally healthy.
Around 7 in 10 say rising cost of living prevents them from making sustainable choices
The majority would prioritise saving money over saving the planet.
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