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Singapore, China to set up a 30-day visa-free travel arrangement
Singapore, China to set up a 30-day visa-free travel arrangement
The countries plan to implement the arrangement in early 2024.
Finance leaders back use of AI to enhance financial operations
Eight in 10 say AI could effectively prepare finance and accounting departments for disruption.
MAS seeks feedback on the proposed Policy Owners' Protection Scheme enhancement
The central bank plans to enhance the scheme’s coverage amongst others.
SG, China strengthens free-trade agreement
China vowed not to impose foreign equity limits for Singapore investors in 22 sectors.
Jewel Changi Airport unveils new retail cluster
The new retail cluster features six local brands.
Sasseur REIT extends the maturity of $58m sponsor loan by 1 year
The loan will mature in March 2025.
Maybank Singapore appoints Alvin Lee as new CEO
Lee is currently head of group wealth management and community financial services.
Keppel, Masdar to collaborate on decarbonisation and sustainability projects
They will explore solutions to support utility-scale renewable projects in Southeast Asia.
Thomson Medical granted an additional month to restore its public float
The company initially had three months to restore its public float.
LTA awards $510m civil contract for West Coast Station construction
Construction works will begin in 1Q24.
Experts advocate for regional energy hubs to decarbonise the maritime sector
Regional energy hubs will enable the inclusive adoption of clean marine fuels.
MPA, partners unveil strategy on green and digital shipping corridor
The partners aim to onboard new corridor participants in 2024.
IMDA sets aside $55m to support production of drama series
Part of the fund will go to the development of virtual production capabilities.
4 in 10 accounting and bookkeeping firms added advisory services over a year ago: report
Client demand is pushing firms to offer more advisory services.
4 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024
One of the measures will screen investments in entities critical to Singapore’s national security.
Developers seen tapering bids as gov’t bumps up land sales programme
Sites up for sale include seven private residential sites, an EC plot, a long-stay serviced apartments site and a mixed-use one.
Cloud breaches cost Singaporean businesses $16M on average in 2022
6 in 10 Singaporean cybersecurity officers think cloud security lacking, poses huge risk to businesses
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