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Singapore records 2.5% increase in consumer prices

Singapore records 2.5% increase in consumer prices

The transport expenditure saw the highest increase at 9.6% YoY.

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A bridge over digitalised water: Smart Water brings Singapore and Netherlands together

Singapore is not alone in its Smart Water journey, and private companies from all over the world are offering solutions.

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Singapore to benefit by $8.19b from cloud-based technology: Deloitte

For the Asia Pacific as a whole, adoption of cloud technology could contribute US$160b to the economy.

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Exports industry struggle amidst last month’s 6% expansion

The decline in electronics is seen as one of the culprits.

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Exports expand for eighth straight month in July by 12.7%

China, the EU 27, and Taiwan’s appetite for Singapore exports grew.

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Singaporeans believe getting the jab will help them get jobs: survey

Approximately 62% of Singaporeans believe that getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will lead to more employment opportunities.

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DBS hits all-time high stock price of $31.47

This is the first time a stock traded above $31 per unit for one session.

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Singapore is the 5th most active real estate investment market in APAC

Investment activity in the Singapore real estate market was up 97% in the first half of the year.

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Singapore ranks 4th most expensive market to build in Asia

Lion City’s construction market continues to face significant manpower shortages and supply chain constraints.

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A rough landing: Changi slips to 3rd place in World’s Top Airports

Doha Hamad and Tokyo Haneda break Singapore Changi’s seven year streak as the world’s best airport.

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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.

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Singapore's retail sales rise 25.8% in June

This is attributed to the low base in June 2020 when physical stores were closed.

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Singapore banks post robust net profit results

All three major banks reported net profits of more than $2b for the first six months of 2021.

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Marketing Briefing: F&B, groceries to thrive in 24/7 service

This is driven by the 2.2 billion internet users in the Asia Pacific region.

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SPH shareholders to receive $2.099 per share following acquisition by Keppel

Keppel Corp has proposed the acquisition of SPH, minus its media assets, for $2.2b.

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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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Keppel Corp posts plans to acquire SPH ex-media for $2.2b

The proposed transaction is expected to be completed by December 2021.

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