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Gov't seeks to put up 20 R&D centres, hire 200 research scientists

It forms part of government's goal to help the energy and chemicals sector.

Singapore, Australia sign green deal

This covers seven areas of cooperation. 

Singaporeans still keen on ATMs, branch banking: study

3 in 4 Singaporeans still frequently use ATMs.

Singtel is SG’s fastest mobile provider: report

Singtel’s median download speed was at 112.28Mbps. 

Electronics industry to introduce 5,200 PMET jobs by 2025 

DPM Heng said such will be possible under the refreshed Industry Transformation Map.

Precision engineering firms to see $10m-$500m revenue boost under refreshed ITM 

To achieve this, support will be provided to growth companies that have sector-specific capabilities.

DBS offers SMEs up to S$300,000 financing with DBS Quick Finance

Customers can choose between an overdraft or a loan.

ASEAN and EU inks comprehensive air transport agreement

The transport minister said it will “establish a liberalised air services framework”.

CapitaLand Investment secures $4b in green funding in 2022

This was through 18 sustainable financing instruments. 

Singapore and Vietnam powers commitment to energy transition with MoU

The agreement covers key areas such as R&D and low-carbon energy technologies.

OCBC reveal employee-run community farm in Central Business District

\It is expected to produce 140 kgs of vegetables annually.

SIA Group passengers rise by 2.5% as travel recovery persists

The total passenger in September stood at 2.1 million. 

Logistics sector is seen to generate yearly VA growth of $6.9b by 2025: Gov't

This will be through efforts of Industry Transformation Maps.

Gov't to increase partnerships between SMEs, international aerospace firms

The government is backing small and medium-sized enterprises' global performance.

Chart of the day: ATM frequenters are keen on using mobile banking

Trust is amongst key considerations for customers to switch to mobile banking.

Market update: STI down 0.61%; Thai Beverage is top stock

Thai Beverage is the top stock with 3.54% gains.