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SG consumer and retail sectors to fully recover after 2025: Fitch

Real household spending will continue to fall below pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.

FLCT issues S$150m sustainability notes

The seven-year notes will mature in 2028.

Recovery relies on border restrictions easing

Outlook for the tourism and food and beverage sectors do not look promising for the remainder of 2021.

Exports soared by 15.9% in June

Top export destinations were Taiwan, the EU, and Mainland China.

HR Briefing: Drawing the line between work-from-home and life-at-home

The work from home setup may be taking a toll on the mental health of workers in Singapore. It’s something HR leaders should keep a close eye on as the pandemic continues.

Legal Briefing: The Electronic Transaction Amendment Act: A step to the digital future?

Digitalisation continues to assimilate itself into every aspect of everyday life, as almost everything requires a “digital equivalent”.

Protection against accidents, illnesses top delivery riders’ insurance needs

Gigacover, an independent worker insurance provider, saw its users increase ninefold since 2020.

SG, NZ cooperate on low-carbon hydrogen

Singapore is working on an international network for low-carbon hydrogen cooperation.

Singapore takes a lion share of Southeast Asian M&As

Not even the pandemic could fully defeat the investor demand for up and coming Singapore firms in the company market.

3 ex-nightlife establishments shut down for safety breaches

These establishments had their licenses to serve food revoked and must cease operations.

Market Update: STI down 0.48%

ThaiBev was the biggest gainer.

Which stocks generated most gains in the first half?

The top 10 constituents of the FTSE ST All-Share Index had a combined turnover close to $40m daily.

Singapore eyes becoming key trading hub for specialty coffee

The Singapore Coffee Association has a “multi-pronged approach” to reach the plan which can double the country’s market.

GuocoLand partners with local enterprises for digitalisation

The group eyes to implement more than 20 projects over the next two years in line with its digitalisation drive.