Singapore
Metech taps Ng Ooi Hooi as new independent director
Metech taps Ng Ooi Hooi as new independent director
His new role is effective from 18 September.
NTUC launches $2.5m fund to support migrant worker upskilling
The fund will also help migrant workers with their living expenses.
Singapore to remain open to 'legitimate wealth' and 'genuine investments'
The country has reached 1,650 single family offices by August.
Oiltek bags new contracts from Africa, Central America, and Malaysia
The new contracts increased Oiltek’s order book to $114.7m.
Singapore roads score high in latest road quality study
The number of road deaths and car theft were low in the country.
Oscars Logistics and Trans Point Agency fined $29k over customs violations
Both companies pleaded guilty to all charges.
Singapore needs 41,000 tech jobs by 2028 to support economic growth
IMF forecasts 2.5% annual growth for Singapore from 2023-2028.
COTD: Singapore PC market declines 7.7% YoY in Q2 2024
This marks the ninth consecutive quarter of YoY declines.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.1%; Top stock is Sembcorp Ind
Sembcorp Ind is the top stock with a 2.12% increase.
Singaporean banks roll out face verification for digital token setup
It is expected to make it harder for scammers to take over a customer’s DT.
GARBE opens first office outside Europe in Singapore
They have appointed Chenhui Xia as managing director.
Hatten Land enters $11.4m investment deal with Hungchi Enterprise
The investment aims to strengthen the company's financial position.
Starhill Global REIT to refinance medium-term notes issued by Malaysian SPV Ara Bintang Berhad
The refinancing was completed by issuing new five-year RM500m Fourth Senior Medium-Term Notes.
Single family offices reach 1,650 as wealth management sector booms
Chee Hong Tat said the sector could grow further through philanthropy, investing, and talent building.
Catalist-listed Serial Achieva forges new IT JV with A-Speed Infotech
The joint venture will establish Achieva Tech, an info-tech company.
Economists optimistic about NODX rebound despite August contraction
NODX fell 4.7% MoM in August.
Singapore emerges as 6th top city for centi-millionaires
There are 336 cent-millionaires in the city.
Commentary
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