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Building Singapore's Future: Embracing Technology for Safer and Smarter Construction
Building Singapore's Future: Embracing Technology for Safer and Smarter Construction
The story of Singapore’s urban development is nothing short of astonishing.
MPA and global partners aim for 30% reduced GHG emissions in shipping corridor
The partnership seeks to develop near-zero fuels in large container vessels.
SG real estate posts annual growth rate of 4.2%
It was driven by the influx of expatriates to the city-state.
New legislature on end-to-end biometrics passed amidst expected high travel demand
The amendments include end-to-end biometrics at Changi Airport.
MSE exec Ong Tze-Ch’in is new Singapore water agency chief executive
He will take the helm starting November 2023.
Credit Suisse to pay $1.013b to Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili: SG court
The found that Credit Suisse failed to secure trust assets of Ivanishvili.
Changi Pay joins Alipay+ ecosystem, can now be used to pay in China
New users who top up S$50 will receive S$40 off iShopChangi purchases.
MOF to consider ‘age-based only’ in criteria of Majulah Package
Currently, the package only benefits seniors with lower incomes and less wealth.
Chart of the Day: Visitor arrivals to SG edged down to 1.31 million in August
Overnight visitors declined by 1.06 million on a yearly basis.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.76%; Singtel emerged on top
Singtel is the most active stock.
Startups focusing on ‘continuity of care’ flourish in SG’s booming health tech sector
Life sciences expert says fragmented data remains a challenge for many healthcare institutions and an opportunity for tech startups.
How the new BTO classification framework can keep public housing affordable in SG
Under the framework, BTO flats will be classified into Standard, Plus, and Prime.
S-REITs posts negative return in August
Total returns of S-REITs were at -2.5%.
MAS enforced over S$20m in penalties in past 18 months
Authorities issued 18 prohibition orders and logged a total of 39 criminal convictions.
OCBC taps Alipay+ to enable customers to pay in China, Korea, Malaysia with digital app
Payments will be made directly from customers’ OCBC SG bank accounts.
Food factory site at Senoko Crescent on sale for $14m
The property has two floors of cold-room and production facilities.
SSIA reaffirms commitment for global industry collaboration
This will boost the country’s semiconductor supply chains.
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