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1 in 3 consumers want reusable packaging for online purchases
1 in 3 consumers want reusable packaging for online purchases
Some who opted for reusable packing did so due to incentives.
Another tightening or status quo? What to expect from MAS’ April MPC meeting
Some experts predict a further increase in the slope to 2.0%.
4 out of 5 SG employees go to office to connect with colleagues
But more than half said they chose a salary increase more than establishing worker ties.
How Singapore firms overcome the hurdles towards sustainability
Government support, especially for SMEs, critical to achieving net zero carbon emissions
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.1%; SATS is top stock
SATS is the most active stock with 1.80%.
Expect slight decline in residential price index in H2 23: RHB
This is due to increased competition and supply as well as slow economic growth.
Chart of the Day: Leasing volume for multiple-user factories down 1.5% in early 2023
There are a total of 1,548 tenancies from January to February 2023.
SIA spends around 30% in convertible bonds on aircraft payments
The use of the proceeds followed those indicated in an Offering Circular.
GSTC, STB to develop sustainability criteria for MICE, attraction sectors
The tourism board will bring together stakeholders to provide outputs when drafting the criteria.
STB, Klook ink 2-year deal on tourism cooperation
The agencies will cooperate in four key areas.
Sabana REIT’s portfolio occupancy rises to 92.6% in Q1
During the quarter, the REIT executed 25 new and renewed leases.
SG is 2nd most sustainable destination in Asia
Japan led the list.
EMA seeks feedback on proposed process for power generation capacity
By 2028, EMA expects power demand to reach between 10-1 GW to 11.7 GW.
SGX Group sets record for FX, commodity derivatives in March
FX futures traded volume on SGX FX rose 25% MoM to 3.7 million contracts.
Singtel ranks 6th strongest telecoms brand
It moved three places up in the rank.
IMDA, STB launches $10m on-screen Fund
Selected projects will receive funding support of up to 30% of qualifying costs.
Chart of the Day: Singaporeans' common concerns in receiving quality healthcare
Cost is the top concern but getting an appointment is the second top concern.
Commentary
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