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Manufacturing industry boosts economic growth in Q3 2020

Singapore’s Purchasing Managers’ Index remained positive for six consecutive months.

OCBC launches COVID-19 vaccine support programme for employees

The bank will provide vaccine education as well as support for side effects.

Market Update: STI ends trading week with gains, maintaining at 3,000-point level

The Straits Times Index extended its gains for three trading days, ending Friday's trading at 3,004.87 up by 4.87 points or 0.16%.

MPA requires shore-based personnel to take COVID-19 test before boarding

The test may be shown on either paper or any certified electronic means.

Domestic travel dominates Singaporeans' holiday vacation searches

Most are planning for the Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and school holidays.

Singapore food tech startup Advantir raised 7-figure seed funding

Raging Bull Investments led the undisclosed funding.

Market Update: STI hits 3,000-point level after eight months

The Straits Times Index closed in the green reaching 3,000 level for the first time since March last year. The index went up by 22.49 points or 0.76% during yesterday's trading.

Mapletree, Keppel Land to launch luxury waterfront project

It will comprise of over 400 exclusive units spread across 10 residential blocks.

Singapore REIT sector raised $4.5b in secondary fundraisings in 2020

The largest placement raised was by Ascendas REIT, at $800m.

Singapore's digital-only banks face uphill battle to reach sustainable profits

Poor performance of earlier neobanks have cast a doubt on their ability to gain income.

LTA awards $34.3m contract for Downtown Line's Hume station

It covers the construction of an entrance, ventilation shaft, and fitting-out works.

SIA raises US$500m in bond issue

The issuance was oversubscribed with the final demand at more than US$2.85b.

SPH REIT gross revenue up 10.8% to $66.6m in Q1 FY2021

The rise was attributed to a $12.8m contribution from Westfield Marion.

DHL Express buys new planes

The first deliveries are scheduled for 2022.