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Stock market booked $1.17b net institutional outflow in H1
Stock market booked $1.17b net institutional outflow in H1
UOB, OCBC, Singtel and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding book the most inflows.
SG banks turn to upskilling as hiring sentiments turn ‘cautious’
Roles related to wealth advisory and anti-ML and fraud are most in demand.
Smaller projects cause 70% drop in Q2 condo launches
About 600-700 new units debuted, compared to 2,000 units launched a year earlier.
National Dental Centre Singapore at the forefront of digital oral care
Its intra-oral scanning technology is replacing traditional moulding of teeth.
Local MSMEs primed to capture global e-commerce growth
B2C e-commerce exports to reach $3.9B by 2027.
Deepfake fraud concerns prompt calls for better bank safeguards
Six in 10 consumers seek more robust cybersecurity measures from their banks
IHH Healthcare’s proton therapy centre emphasises precise target treatment for cancer
The facility offers accurate tumour targeting with minimised damage to healthy tissue.
Workers turn to AI as workloads rise and workplace changes accelerate
Over six in 10 expect generative AI to boost efficiency within a year.
Asian collectors embrace newer artists, contemporary art to diversify collections
Japan’s Teppei Takeda and China’s Sun Yitian are amongst the emerging names in Asia.
Electronics export growth insufficient to boost Singapore's Q2 2024 economy
In the broader SEA region, however, the situation will be different.
Professionals embrace 'loud learning' to boost upskilling
Three in 10 professionals engage in such practice.
Which projects will draw the most interest in the June BTO launch?
HDB will offer 6,938 BTO flats in the June exercise.
Singapore’s new law weaves safety net for gig workers
Gig workers will be enabled to secure their retirement, benefit from improved workplace safety, and gain greater visibility within the industry.
GuocoLand’s Lentor Mansion cuts heat and energy costs with green features
Its solar panels offset energy consumption in common areas by 60%.
How are Singapore food producers faring in sustainable sourcing?
F&N was the top-performing Singapore-listed food producer in sustainable sourcing.
3 factors causing prolonged congestion at Singapore’s port
Global congestion raised container prices in Singapore by 26% since October.
Here’s how Gen Z consumer preference reshapes APAC’s marketing landscape
Gen Z consumers are observed to purchase based on pleasure and purpose, whilst being conscious of cost and convenience.
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