News
Hiring activity in financial industry slows down to 9% in July
Heavy restructuring pressures the local job market.
SIA signs code sharing agreement with Alaska Airlines
Its designator code will be available on routes with 37 destinations.
Sembcorp raises stake in Indian renewable business to 100%
The remaining units to be acquired will cost $301m.
M1 and StarHub launch new mobile data plans
Their “unlimited” data plans will still have some limits.
Why Singapore banks will still be laden with O&G woes
Every 10bps increase in credit cost estimate will cause a 7% cut in net profits.
Singapore leads use of in-app payment systems in Asia
But 43% still use cash to make payments.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.49%
Expect some good news today.
Chart of the Day: Accommodation, food sector growth shrink by 2.2% in Q2
It's the sector's worst performance in three quarters.
Daily Briefing: Blockchain startup that decentralises data raises US$1.5m; Strong SGD mutes foreign demand for homes
And here's how Oakwood Studios caters to expats in Singapore.
GuocoLand full-year profit down 41% to $357.2m
Gains from the Tanjong Pagar Centre's Guoco Tower pulled it up.
LTA, URA junks plans for underground road system
They said the public transport network will no longer need a new system.
Payments Council to create common QR code for Singapore
Banks and payment providers will collaborate to create the QR code.
DBS launches digibank in Indonesia
It follows digibank’s success in India last year.
How is ComfortDelGro's Uber deal different from the Grab/Taxis tieup?
The alliance could focus on fleet management and booking software solutions.
Global Logistic Properties sells four Japan properties for $642.4m
It's part of a capital recycling strategy.
53% of Singaporean travellers reluctant to share info to travel service providers
Singaporeans expect more disappointments than the rest of Asians.
Commentary
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Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
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