Singapore
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.63%; YZJ most active stock
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.63%; YZJ most active stock
Jardine Matheson and Emperdor Inc. joined the top stock.
CIMB Singapore launches CIMB Bank Express
It uses chat bots, anamorphic displays, and interactive screens to support self-service banking.
Everbright Water-led consortium bags Jiangyin High-tech Plant development
The engineering, procurement, and construction cost around $41.6m.
Opnfi and actyv.ai Partners to Bring Embedded Finance Solutions for Businesses in South Asia, ASEAN & MEA
Opnfi’s B2B EmFi platform will facilitate orchestration between enterprise customers and financial services institutions.
Singapore Environment Council chief steps down
Jen Teo Pui Heng has resigned as Executive Director, effective 30 June.
Singapore battles technical recession risks as GDP slated to contract in Q2
GDP is expected to contract 1.4% in Q2.
Singapore is 10th best city for digital nomads to live in: study
Average monthly cost of living is at $1,571 (£915.50).
NODX records worse contraction in almost a decade
This is the eighth straight month of contraction.
SIA passenger numbers rise 41.7% in May
Budget arm Scoot saw its passenger numbers more than double.
What factors affect businesses’ strategies for employee benefits
Competition for talent and inflation concerns play a part in the benefits strategy.
Alibaba.com inks MOI with IMDA, EnterpriseSG to help SMEs export
A dedicated Singapore pavilion will be allotted on Alibaba.com’s homepage.
TikTok to launch e-commerce training for Heartlands shops
This is part of its $16.3m investments to boost Southeast Asian small businesses.
Lack of new launches to dampen new home sales in June
Home sales should remain firm throughout the year.
New home sales up 16.1% to 1,055 in May
Transactions from non-permanent residents plunged as cooling measures took effect.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.72%; SIA most active stock
DBS and UOB both recorded falls.
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