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CNMC Goldmine to expand Kelantan plant capacity by 60% with new investment
CNMC Goldmine to expand Kelantan plant capacity by 60% with new investment
The investment will increase the plant’s processing capacity to 800 tonnes of ore per day.
NUS and A*STAR develop non-invasive wearable sensor to detect skin biomarkers
The sensor can detect biomarkers such as cholesterol and lactate.
MAS imposes 9-year prohibition order on ex-OCBC rep for cheating
The prohibition order took effect on 19 August.
Economists remain upbeat about NODX growth despite July’s likely one-off surge
NODX grew 15.7% YoY in July.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.14%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.17% increase.
2-storey industrial building at 455 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim on sale for $30m
The property will be sold via a private treaty.
EQT Private Capital Asia to acquire PropertyGuru for US$1.1b
The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025.
National Day Rally: Gov’t to update GEP, launch new funding scheme for post-secondary education
Students will receive a $10,000 top-up if they obtain a diploma.
Singapore and Philippines ink MOU on healthcare workforce cooperation
The partnership involves sharing best practices and support programmes for Filipino health workers.
National Day Rally: Singapore to employ “major resets” to achieve the "refreshed Singapore Dream"
Singapore will set out new policies to enhance employment, education, housing, and overall well-being of its citizens.
LTA appoints Siemens Mobility to power 8th MRT system
The contract is worth approximately $400m (€270m).
SMF, NUS develops data courses for maritime professionals
The courses are to adopt a stackable-skills and micro-credentials approach.
Singapore emerges as key gateway to Southeast Asian market
Many Chinese companies are choosing Singapore as a key base for international expansion.
AIA to simplify policy language amidst customer feedback
Difficulty in understanding the terms is seen as the top reason.
NE CDC, Singhealth launches TampinesCaresGoWhere platform
This gives up to 300,000 Tampines residents a central access point to support services.
Yoma Strategic Holdings disputes allegations of money laundering in Myanmar
The company said they were not contacted for clarifications.
National Day Rally: BTO flat priority extended to singles caring for parents
The extension will take effect by the middle of 2025.
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