Singapore
DBS brings tokenised physical gold to retail investors via digibank
DBS brings tokenised physical gold to retail investors via digibank
It is also exploring plans to list the token on DDEx.
HC Surgical expands endoscopy footprint in NYK Endoscopy deal
It acquired 51% of the clinic for $750,000.
AEM, Top Glove enter SGX Next 50 as four stocks exit
SingPost, Digital Core REIT, Wee Hur, and China Sunsine leave the index.
EFGH names new executives ahead of NYSE listing
The roles cover CEO office execution, M&A strategy, and organisational readiness functions.
Singapore workers take most leave in Asia-Pacific, study shows
Workers show strong utilisation rates and preference for short leave blocks.
NUS deepens AI push in semiconductor R&D with Applied Materials
The collaboration connects research lab optimisation with talent pipeline for industry needs.
Applied Materials invests $643m in Singapore campus to meet AI chip demand
The new Tampines facility doubles cleanroom capacity and adds 1,000 planned jobs.
Applied Materials, SIT launch semiconductor talent partnership
The partnership includes a $1m industry-based professorship and a $2m scholarship for engineering undergraduates.
Singapore leads APAC financial services talent ranking
Colliers said Singapore ranked first in the region, ahead of Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
Art buyers seek safer canvases
Younger collectors in their 20s and 30s are entering the market.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.19%; Top stock is Wilmar International Limited
Wilmar International Limited is the top stock with a 3.25% increase.
Only 2 in 5 employers offer flexible work despite jobseekers making it a priority
Meanwhile, more Singaporeans are looking for more agile roles.
HDB resale transactions skew toward Non-Mature Estates in May
Mature Estates edge higher in transaction mix whilst prices remain unchanged.
First REIT hedges 95% of Siloam hospital sale proceeds
Total hedging now covers $348.06m (IDR4.85t) of the sale price.
Ley Choon takes 51% stake in new tunnelling JV with Australian partner
The JV targets pipe jacking projects in Singapore and international infrastructure markets.
Singapore and ILO push ASEAN labour framework into AI era
The renewed agreement now focuses platform work, ageing workforce, and skills transition.
Bombardier takes off with $100m Seletar service expansion
New 250,000 sq ft facility to support aircraft recompletions.
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