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Retrenchments hit 6-year low at 11,020 in 2018
Retrenchments hit 6-year low at 11,020 in 2018
Retrenchments declined across the construction, manufacturing and services industries.
Government urged to hike CPF contribution rate for workers above 55 to 37%
It will ensure that older workers are paid the same as their younger colleagues.
Singapore's manufacturing sentiment sours for H1 2019
Manufacturers are less optimistic amidst weakening demand.
Grab clinches $269.16m investment from Thai retail tycoon Central Group
They will partner to enhance Grab's retail and logistics services in Thailand.
Ascendas REIT NPI edged up 6.6% to $168.03m in Q3
The growth was due to lower property tax expenses during the quarter.
Frasers Hospitality Trust NPI slipped 1.2% to $31.06m in Q1
The firm blamed the weak showing of its hotels in Malaysia and Japan.
Singapore still trails behind Hong Kong in economic freedom
The Lion City fell behind in terms of business and labour freedom.
Here's a preview of Grab's new $181m HQ in Singapore
Ascendas REIT will build the new HQ slated for completion in 2020.
Chart of the Day: Big three shipyard operators' average returns hit 6.2%
Rising crude oil prices helped them bounce back in their stock performance.
Daily Briefing: Lakeside Apartments' revived $205m en bloc price down 14.6%; Government to revamp Orchard Road as a lifestyle destination
And Temasek-owned Accuron Technologies spins out medtech business.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.42%
The Fed's patient stance on future interest-rate hikes may buoy local sentiment.
Singapore's top 1000 firms hit record $3.15t turnover
It surpassed the $3t record set in 2016.
Singapore banks amp up technical hiring to plug digital vacancies
Banks are focusing their digitalisation efforts in the Lion City.
Hong Kong accounting firms are digitising faster than their Singapore counterparts
Only 34.5% of firms use automation apps compared to 81% in Hong Kong.
Gilstead Court cuts en bloc price tag to $153m
The decision to cut back the reserve price from its original $168m price comes after cooling measures in July.
MAS warns against websites soliciting cryptocurrency investments
They ask for personal and financial details to buy the cryptocurrency.
Daily Briefing: Grab app to stream movies and TV shows by March; Axiata weighs in on Keppel's exit offer for M1
And Singapore and Malaysia discuss maritime issues.
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