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PPRO announces over $180m in investment, reaches unicorn status
PPRO announces over $180m in investment, reaches unicorn status
The status comes as the investment values PPRO at over US$1b.
Office rents set to fall by 5% in 2021
This is before they bottom out and recover next year.
Market Update: STI back in the green, nears 3,000-point level again
The Straits Times Index made a U-turn on Tuesday trade with a slight uptick of 5.52 points or 0.18%, to end the day's trade at 2,995.92.
Daily Briefing: SIA awarded highest rating for 'hospital-grade' health and safety in global audit; Turochas Fuad launches BNPL startup 'Pace' with 7-figure seed funding
And Volopay raises $2.79m to make expense tracking easier for startups.
Non-oil domestic exports rose 6.8% in December
The climb is mostly attributed to non-electronics sector.
Ministry of Manpower tightens employment pass application
Employers hiring overseas employees urged to go through the normal process.
Gov't tightens border control measures to curb COVID-19 spread
Travellers will need to take PCR tests upon arrival in Singapore.
Green Common opens in VivoCity
The brand brings plant-based brands for retail and serves entirely plant-based dishes.
Market Update: STI drops below 3,000-point level at the start of trading week
The Straits Times Index closed in the red along with its Asian peers on Monday's trading, shedding 14.47 points or 0.48% to end the day at 2,990.40.
Daily Briefing: Tesla to scale its team in Singapore with 11 new hires; SIA's home delivery service offers S$288 to S$888 Chinese New Year menus
And edutech startup Geniebook expands into Vietnam.
MAS amends rules on managing tech risks
Financial firms should analyse and share threat intelligence within the ecosystem.
Pan Brothers at risk of default: Moody's
The outlook on all ratings remains negative.
SEC grants GreenDNA certification to 12 firms
Amongst the recipients were DBS, ComfortDelGro, and Grand Hyatt Singapore.
BHG Singapore to take over Robinsons in Raffles City
The new concept store is a collaboration between BHG and Raffles City.
Lian Beng Group to acquire BreadTalk IHQ for $118m
The 10-storey property has approximately 248,902 sq ft. gross floor area.
Vegan ice cream startup Kind Kones raised $1m in seed funding
DSG Consumer Partners stood as lead investor.
Manufacturing industry boosts economic growth in Q3 2020
Singapore’s Purchasing Managers’ Index remained positive for six consecutive months.
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