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Risks of being first in the technology industry in Singapore
As we journey in this information age, it seems that more and more people want to be first. From something as simple as being first to comment on an article, to having the newest technology gadget, to supporting a new technology platform, being first sounds like the best thing that could happen to anyone. Or is it?
Additional Medishield Life premiums await residents with serious pre-existing illnesses
About 25,000 people will need to pay 30% additional premiums.
Sembcorp’s full-year profit to balloon to over $1b on back of hefty divestment gains
Should shareholders expect a special dividend?
Freehold bungalow off Upper Thomson Road put up for sale for $27m
It was built way back in the 1950s.
Citizens older than 40 get huge subsidies for WDA courses
Over 8,000 courses will be eligible for more subsidies.
Thanks but no thanks: Local family businesses struggle as heirs vanish
Only 1% desire to lead right after graduation.
Offshore players jostle each other for deals as liftboat demand soars
It's the lone bright spot in the muted O&M space.
What sales leaders can learn from Singapore's 2015 General Election
Campaigning for the 2015 General Election kicked off early this month, with candidates from the incumbent party to opposition parties, seasoned and newly formed, thronging their respective GRCs (Group Representation Constituencies) for political support.
Singapore poised to overtake Switzerland as world’s largest commodity trading hub
It will handle 30% of agri-commodity trade by 2025.
Mapletree unveils SC VivoCity mall in Vietnam
It draws over 700,000 visitors per month.
Resilient bank stocks fraught with hidden risks, analysts warn
Bad loans and shrinking balance sheets aren't the only red flags.
Olam sees golden US$2.72b opportunity for acquisitions amid crisis: CEO
They're looking to pounce on slumping agricultural commodity prices.
Singapore Grand Prix draws record crowd of almost 261,000 spectators
This is the third-highest attendance in its history.
Sembcorp sells Australian waste management business for A$485m
It will book a massive $350m gain.
Chart of the Day: Local interest rates jump to six-year high in September
Both short- and long-term rates are on the rise.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.6%
Another decline is likely today.
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