Singapore
Only 1 in 5 believe their companies are ‘very prepared’ for a hybrid work future
Only 1 in 5 believe their companies are ‘very prepared’ for a hybrid work future
Employees cite cybersecurity and networking infrastructure as hindrances to transition.
Market update: STI up at 1.65%
Firms at trading, property, and agribusiness were at the helm.
Asia Green on sale via expression of interest
The expression of interest will close on 28 June at 3 p.m.
SIA cargo profits narrow core net loss: CGS CIMB
It narrowed net loss by 44% year-on-year in the second half of 2022.
REITs: Top 10 outperformers for first half of May
The normalisation in Singapore has bode well for REITs in the retail sector.
FLCT acquires $58.4m prime freehold commercial property in Australia
The five-storey building is located in Mount Waverley, Victoria.
Grab improves net loss by 35% YoY in Q1
Revenue hopped by 6%.
75% of IT leaders cite talent shortage as hindrance to cloud transformation
The dearth of IT talent has led companies to rely on external expertise.
MAS charges insurance agents for breach of Financial Advisers Act
Their offences included falsification and providing false information.
CHART OF THE DAY: Prices for landed private property up by 7.15% in Q1
It grew to 129.44 on a quarterly basis.
Prices for HDB resale flats rose by 0.27% QoQ: PropertyGuru
This is the 15th straight quarter of price increases.
Market update: STI down at 0.95%
ThaiBev was the top-performing firm.
SIEW 2022 to focus on low carbon solutions, renewable energy solutions
The 15th SIEW will be from 25 to 28 October 2022.
Industrial building at 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 63 on sale for $27m
The three-storey building has a large loading area and car park.
Singapore fintech talents record 2nd highest turnover rate globally: study
Beyond attractive compensation, fintechs should also emphasise wellbeing, flexiwork.
Hong Leong Finance to launch all-in-one payment app HLF FASTPAY
The e-wallet comes with a virtual Visa Prepaid Card.
Tech-focused talents tops demand in Singapore’s financial sector
More than 3,000 tech-focused jobs are expected in 2022.
Commentary
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