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Singaporeans at ease with digital health apps for travel

Singaporeans at ease with digital health apps for travel

But only a handful are planning to book international flights as soon as restrictions are lifted.

Scoot first low-cost carrier to get highest status in health and safety audit

The review spanned check-in processes, inflight measures, and postflight operations.

Straits Trading acquires 10.5% stake in Straits Real Estate

Straits Real Estate will become a fully owned subsidiary following this transaction.

Real estate investment deals up 26.7% in Q1, 2021

Residential properties led the investment sales, Knight Frank Singapore has reported.

SME business sentiment rises cautiously to neutral levels

Negative sentiment is expected to ease across all business sectors over the next six months.

ST Engineering, Oshkosh Defense to help produce CATV prototypes for US Army

Two prototypes will undergo testing and soldier evaluation in the third quarter of 2021.

Wilmar leads first quarter buyback tally

The agribusiness giant bought back more than 8 million shares on the Singapore Exchange.

Instarem launches Singapore mobile app, new brand image

The initiatives are part of its rebranding to “move beyond” digital remittances.

Office rent to rebound 5.5% by end of 2021: Colliers

The technology sector is set to drive demand for office space in Singapore.

Mapletree's MERIT fund offered in digital tokens

It was made available in private market platform iSTOX.

Coffee chain Flash Coffee raises $20.07m in Series A funding

The company plans to launch 300 outlets across Asia Pacific.

Fundamental shifts in financial management needed in 'next normal': report

83% needed to do financial planning and budgeting at least twice a year, according to a new survey.

Proposed SINGA bonds unlikely to affect credit rating: OCBC

The government plans to borrow $90b for infrastructure projects, the highest amount of potential borrowing in three decades.

60% of property loan customers drawn to SORA-based interest rates stability: UOB

However, 70% are still familiarising themselves with SORA-pegged products.

Singapore March manufacturing output steps up

The Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index recorded a two-year high in the latest data, for March 2021.

Pandemic pushed more adult Singaporeans to plan retirement: report

64% of those aged 31-40 willing to forego capital for higher returns.

Most family businesses still have weak digital capabilities: survey

Research finds they lack digital tools required for the current changes in the business landscape.