Singapore
NoonTalk Media cuts losses by 40% to $1.3m in 1H24
NoonTalk Media cuts losses by 40% to $1.3m in 1H24
The company's loss per share was 0.64 cents.
Wing Tai's net profit dwindles to $20.5m in 1H24
In the corresponding period, the company's net profit was $63.3m.
NTUC, SNEF warn workers and employers of challenging year ahead
Workers are worried about job security and the rising cost of living.
What are the most in-demand life sciences careers in Singapore?
The salary range of one of the most in-demand roles is $7,000 - $10,000 per month.
Active, Japan-focused ETF debuts on SGX
The ETF has current assets under management of $48m.
Netlink NBN Trust records a 4.0% YoY higher profit of $85.1m in 9M24
The REIT attributed its improved profit to higher revenue.
CapitaLand’s new acquisitions to boost its funds under management in SEA to $1.2b
Two of the four acquisitions are industrial properties in Singapore.
Mapletree Industrial Trust divests Tanglin Halt assets for $50.6m
The REIT will be selling off five-storey and two-storey flatted factories.
Record total income for DBS exceeds $15b FY’23
DBS’ profits soar to $7.7b in 2023.
Almost half of employers still reluctant to use AI in recruitment
Employers who have utilised AI do so for shortlisting, amongst others.
Investors shift focus to early-stage and AI-focused fintech firms
In 2H23, AI fintech funding in Singapore soared to US$333.13m.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.11%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock despite a 0.628% decrease.
Demand for larger homes fuel HDB resale price growth: experts
A new record number of million-dollar flats was recorded last month.
Airport co-working centre launched for business travellers
The pay-per-minute space at Changi Airport has close to 50 hot desking stations and nap pods, allowing travellers to ‘check-in’ at work.
Retail sales growth to moderate to 1.0% YoY in 2024: expert
Last year, retail sales grew 2.3% YoY.
LTA needs $40m to extend the system running adult EZ-Link cards to 2030
The CBT system for adult commuters will reach end-of-life in 2024.
8 in 10 cybersecurity and IT professionals experience cyber burnout—survey
82% of Singapore respondents experienced increased of burnout in the last 12 months.
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