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DFI Retail Group posts 72% decline in underlying profit in ‘challenging’ 2022
DFI Retail Group posts 72% decline in underlying profit in ‘challenging’ 2022
The underlying profit fell to $39m (US$29m) in fiscal year 2022.
Survey reveals deal breakers of Singaporean jobseekers
Six in 10 feel they have a strong negotiation position when looking for jobs.
Logistics building at 7 Toh Tuck Link on sale for $30m
CBRE will hold its sale via a private treaty.
No changes to STI constituents: FTSE Russell
The index was reviewed in March.
PMI edges up to 50.0 February
It increased by 0.2 points from January.
Dairy Farm’s recovery may rely on China economic revival
The retail firm, however, will be hit by inflationary pressures.
Strict rules for flat applications allow fairness of public housing: analysts
HDB imposed stricter measures to those who fail to show up for flat appointments.
MOM orders employers to ensure authenticity of EP applicants’ education
This new process will be implemented starting September 2023.
Major banks posted NIM expansion and strong growth in Q4 22
These banks delivered higher than expected dividends.
Chart of the Day: Real estate workers most optimistic about household finances
A YouGov survey revealed that those working in the media are also optimistic.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.76%; Jardine C&C is top active stock
Jardine C&C led the index.
SG launches new digital job-finding tool
With CareersFinder, jobseekers can receive personalized job recommendations.
SG workplace safety and health needs “deeper reforms”: Manpower minister
Senior Minister Zaqy Mohamad emphasized that Heightened Safety Period will not last long despite its positive effects.
Singapore expands sustainability programme to support SMEs
The new initiatives will help businesses harness sustainability as an economic advantage.
Singapore is 6th top market for super and ultra-prime properties
It is one of the two markets in Asia that made the top 10.
SG, UK ink green economy framework
The framework covers three pillars.
Bumitama Agri’s net profit falls 47.7% YoY to IDR647.37b in 2H22
The company attributed the decline in low-cycle production.
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