News
Singapore, France assure intact supply chain between markets
Singapore, France assure intact supply chain between markets
They aim to ensure that transport and delivery links remain open, including via air and sea freight.
MAS launches $1.75m global fintech innovation challenge
It comprises the MAS FinTech Awards and the Global FinTech Hackcelerator.
CapitaLand to waive and defer rents for SME tenants
However, CFO Andrew Lim dreads that this will worsen the group’s financial strain.
Eagle Hospitality Trust directors interviewed by MAS
This follows the joint investigation of suspected breaches of disclosure requirements.
Frasers Property secures $350m green loan
This will be Singapore’s first green loan for executive condo development.
One-third of employers anticipate weak hiring environment
This marks the weakest net employment outlook in 11 years.
Lower supply, faster recovery ahead for Singapore's office sector: analyst
Office S-REITs are expected to pick up as they adjust to tenants’ flexible work needs.
Chart of the Day: Official reserve assets grew to $424.8b in April
Singapore’s fiscal standing to remain sustainable.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.65%
SATS led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 7.26% expansion.
Daily Briefing: Wearable TraceTogether tokens to be rolled out in June; Safeguards needed before travel between Singapore and Malaysia can resume
And 3DInfra raises pre-series A from SEEDS, M Venture.
EDBI and SEEDS Capital to disburse $285m to startups
The scheme will provide time-limited funding during the pandemic.
Grab unveils digitalisation programme for small businesses
It aims to help firms adopt e-payment solutions and expound in its marketing initiatives.
Adaptive skills most critical to business viability
'Adaptability and resilience' skills topped the list with 56%.
Sembmarine and SCI to demerge following $2.1b rights issue
Both firms will solely focus on their respective industries following the transaction.
Mapletree Industrial Trust to join STI on 22 June
This will bring the indicative combined weighting of STI to 12.5%.
Oil trader Winson demands payment from OCBC for Hin Leong deal
This follows after the court dismissed an application by Unipec Singapore.
SIA rolls out enhanced health and safety initiatives
These measures are part of the company’s new #SIAcares initiative.
Commentary
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