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Rise of the chatbots: Here's how Singapore's big banks are adopting fintech
Rise of the chatbots: Here's how Singapore's big banks are adopting fintech
54% of fintechs have focused on banks.
NUS launches entrepreneurial hub in China
The initiative plans to ease foreign market entry of businesses.
Collaborative firms are buoyant in the fintech market
Fintechs that partner banks rather than compete have seen a 138% increase in funding.
Asia to dominate global grocery market by 2022
The region is expected to enjoy a CAGR of 6.6%.
Telcos hit by falling data subscription rates
Mobile revenue could fall 13.6% if they don't monetise data usage.
Singapore CPI up to 0.4% in October
Food and private transport were the biggest risers.
Price wars savage telcos' average revenue per user
Lower revenues in voice, IDD, and roaming usage are all factors.
Sembcorp Marine profits could rise 56% in 2019
With $2.5b in new orders pending, 2018 could be a big year.
Changi Airport passenger traffic up 8.1% to 5.16m in October
Traffic from India posted the largest increase.
Singapore GDP expected to grow by up to 3.5% in 2018
The outlook for the construction sector is bleak.
Keppel bags $1b worth of orders
Its mothballing exercise is at the tail-end.
Singapore's GDP growth hits three-year high at 5.2% in Q3
The manufacturing sector's 18.4% expansion was the main growth driver.
Telco giants post bleak performance in Q3
All three major telcos reported weaker earnings this quarter.
OUE Lippo Healthcare forms Chinese subsidiary
It was registered for $2.04m.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.19%
Expect muted gains today.
Chart of the Day: Number of available homes could fall to 4,900 next year
Enbloc deals could lead to the demolition of 3,000 units.
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