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Insurance gross premiums climbed 3.4% to $3.81b in 2018

The motor insurance segment’s underwriting profit jumped 137% to $9.96m.

NTU Singapore and Volvo roll out 'world's first' self-driving electric buses

The 36-seat single-deck bus will soon begin trials at the NTU Smart Campus.

Nearly 1 in 5 employees hit by stagnant wage growth in 2018: study

Singapore workers lament the lack of transparency regarding pay level settings.

TR68 could attract foreign autonomous technology firms to Singapore: Fitch

The nation’s ageing population would encourage further government support to the industry.

Singapore to develop 18ha agri-tech innovation park

It should be ready from Q2 2021, trade and industry minister Koh Poh Koon said.

Frasers Logistics & Industrial Trust to join FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Developed Index

This raises the firm’s trading liquidity and visibility to global investors.

Local business sentiment weakened in Q2 2019

The Business Optimism Index fell to +5.08 points as only four of six indicators are in the expansion zone.

Singapore trails behind EU as world's most innovative IP office

The European Union’s consistent online tools allowed it to retain first place.

Quest Ventures to launch early-stage digital commerce startup funds worth US$120m

The VC firm plans to invest up to US$100m through an open fund and as much as US$20m through an impact fund.

Chart of the Day: 6.2% rise in tourist arrivals cushioned retail sales slip in 2018

Growth was driven by substantial increased arrivals from the US and Europe.

DBS Bank to set up over 100 touchpoints in India

The bank plans to open nine new branches in March alone.

Bank loans fell 4.2% in January

Consumer loan growth dipped to 0.7% whilst business loans increased 5%.

Tokyo beats Singapore as best Asian city for ‘bleisure'

Business travellers rated the cities based on business activity, infrastructure, and leisure experiences.

Mirach Energy seeks more time to be excluded from SGX financial watch-list

It has streamlined its oil & gas business to improve its profits and market cap.